Barcelona are reportedly setting their sights on Mohamed Salah as a marquee summer signing, with the Liverpool forward emerging as a top target for new head coach Hansi Flick. According to FootMercato, the Catalan giants are prepared to “bet everything” on securing Salah’s signature, despite the financial and strategic challenges involved.
Salah, 32, is approaching the end of his contract with Liverpool, which expires in June, making him a potential free agent this summer. The Egyptian star remains one of the most prolific forwards in world football, having notched an impressive 32 goals and 22 assists in 43 appearances this season under Arne Slot. His consistent performances have placed him among the frontrunners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Liverpool are actively trying to renew Salah’s contract, but competition for his signature is fierce. The Saudi Pro League is reportedly preparing a world-record offer to lure Salah to the Middle East, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have also shown interest in the winger.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Salah comes with significant complications. Financial constraints mean that signing Salah would likely force the club to abandon other key transfer targets. Notably, Barcelona have been linked with Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, who is valued at €69.6 million. Signing Salah could make a move for Diaz financially unfeasible, despite the Colombian’s public desire to play for the Blaugrana.
Salah has remained non-committal about his future. In an interview with Sky Sports, he hinted at a possible departure from Anfield. “It’s my last year at the club, and I want to do something special for the city,” Salah said. He also confirmed that contract negotiations with Liverpool have stalled.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Salah reflected on his legacy at Liverpool: “I want the fans to remember that I gave everything for them and for the city. I wasn’t lazy — I gave everything for football.”
With Salah’s future hanging in the balance, Barcelona face a high-stakes decision. Securing Salah would be a major coup, but it could come at the cost of sacrificing long-term squad depth. The coming months will reveal whether the Blaugrana are willing to gamble on Salah’s star power.