Chelsea have been told exactly what they must do to beat Liverpool to the signing of a player who has been tipped to replace Mohamed Salah next season. The winger is set to leave Anfield on a free transfer in the summer unless the Reds can find a breakthrough in talks over a new contract.

Arne Slot has said the club are keen for Salah to stay beyond this summer, insisting he is not surprised by interest in the player from Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said Liverpool's title challenge "feels different" to previous seasons but they have to remain focused on the games ahead. The Reds have a nine-point lead over second placed Arsenal,

Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool’s title challenge ‘feels different’ - The Reds moved nine points clear at the summit with Saturday’s 2-0 win at Bournemouth