New manager Xavi is determined to bring Salah to the Nou Camp.
Barcelona have identified Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah as their next big target for their rebuild.
According to a report from Mirror, the Catalans have started working off the record to prise the Egyptian international away from Anfield.
Barca’s new manager Xavi is apparently a huge admirer of Salah and wants him to be at the centre of his project.
The 29-year-old has been a phenomenon this season, contributing to 22 goals in just 15 games across all competitions.
The Reds manager Jurgen Klopp also claimed that there is no better player in the world than the Egyptian superstar.
Salah is said to have demanded a lucrative new deal, with his current contract expiring in 2023.
The Merseyside club are still pondering whether to accept Salah’s demands and make him the club’s highest earner.
Barca are closely following Salah’s situation and could make a surprise move for him next summer.
The Blaugrana have been in dire straits over the last two seasons and Lionel Messi’s departure in the summer further deepened their woes.
Xavi has been presented with the mountainous task of bringing his former club back to the glory days.
The former midfielder believes Salah can be the next big figure in the post-Messi era and form a prolific partnership with Memphis Depay and Ansu Fati in the attack.
However, the only question is whether Barca can afford Salah’s transfer fee and lucrative wages amidst their current financial depravity.
Xavi is also reportedly keen on Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in the January transfer window
