Liverpool ‘90 per cent sure’ of Mohamed Salah pre-season boost – with Egyptian superstar seeing big 2024 Olympic Games decision made

The 32-year-old, a hero to millions in his homeland, is wanted by the Pharaohs for their Paris-bound squad. Liverpool did, however, prevent Salah from gracing the 2020 Games in Tokyo and are under no obligation to release players for an event that is not FIFA mandated.

The Liverpool Echo claims that the Reds are “90 per cent sure” of keeping Salah on their books for pre-season, while there is growing acceptance inside the Egypt camp that the talisman will not be heading to France.

Instead, Salah will form part of Arne Slot’s plans as he prepares for life after Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool are confident that their enigmatic No.11 will form part of a pre-season trip to the United States – with games against Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United to be played there.

Salah could also figure in an Anfield friendly against Sevilla before the new Premier League season starts on August 11 away at newly-promoted Ipswich. The summer transfer window will then close on September 2, with Liverpool seemingly fending off interest from Saudi Arabia in the forward, who has registered 211 goals for them through 349 appearances.