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.