Liverpool sent Mohamed Salah transfer message as three replacements identified

Mohamed Salah has been told this summer would be the ideal time to leave Liverpool - as he continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

The 31-year-old, the subject of a £150m bid from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad last September, has less than 18 months remaining on his deal at Anfield and continues to be linked with a mega-money move to the Middle East.

The Egyptian is the Reds' top scorer in the Premier League this season but has scored just three goals in his last six appearances across all competitions at a time when Liverpool have suffered defeats in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League.

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And with Jurgen Klopp ending his illustrious nine-year reign at Anfield next month, former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique believes now is the 'perfect time' for Salah to leave the club.

Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Enrique said: “If the right offer comes then I think Salah will leave because I think he was actually trying to leave last summer. They were offered something like £200 million for him last summer and that was a real offer!

“When you get an offer like that, usually it means there is already an agreement between the player and the club. I think Salah had already agreed to go and I believe that he will finally go to Saudi Arabia this summer.

“Jurgen Klopp is leaving so it is the perfect time for Salah to go. There is a new cycle happening at Liverpool and lots of changes, so it is perfect for him. This will likely be the final big contract of his career, so I think he’ll leave for Saudi Arabia.”

On who Liverpool could target to replace Salah, Enrique added: