Report: Mo Salah swap deal could see 14-assist star back in the Premier League with Liverpool in 'close contact'

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In a predictable turn of events, Liverpool have turned their attention to Al-Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby to replace Mohamed Salah next season. If Salah is to leave Liverpool, the Saudi Pro League feels like the likely destination.

Back in January, Rousing The Kop suggested that Liverpool should pursue Diaby after it emerged that Al-Ittihad were tipped to sign Salah. Take your pick between two of our biggest moments in recent memory 🙌 Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images/Getty Images For The Premier League Liverpool’s winger search has been a topic of conversation for much of the season.

Liverpool and Al-Ittihad can arrange a win-win swap deal with Mo SalahThe logic for a swap deal is reinforced by the fact that Al-Ittihad have already made multiple inquiries for Salah. Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images For Liverpool, securing a proven Premier League talent like Diaby for a cut-price £35 million—effectively offset by Salah’s departure—allows FSG to reinvest heavily elsewhere.