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Former Everton striker Samuel Eto'o has urged Mohamed Salah to join Barcelona this summer after he had his say on the future of Liverpool's star man.

What's he said?

Salah has been nothing short of a revelation since arriving in Merseyside and he cemented himself as one of their best players by scoring 22 Premier League goals last term.

The Egyptian forward is now playing at the African Cup of Nations but despite his country getting off to a winning start in the tournament, Salah failed to find the net.

It's a competition that Eto'o has a rich history in, having won the trophy in 2000 and 2002.

The ex-Cameroon striker knows what it takes to succeed in La Liga too and after scoring 130 goals in 199 Barcelona appearances, has now urged Salah to join his old club.

In quotes relaid by the BBC, he explained that Barcelona fit the 27-year-old's style of play and if he has the chance, should choose them over Real Madrid. He commented:

"Barcelona would be a better fit. Real gave me the opportunity to leave Africa but I know Barcelona's style and I think it would be better for him.

"If he has the chance to play in the best league of the world, which is the Spanish one, he has to sign for Barcelona."

Will a move happen?

It's hard to take Eto'o comments at face value as a transfer this summer seems unlikely given Salah has recently just won the Champions League with Liverpool.

But if you consider the 71 goals he's scored for the club in just two years, it's not difficult to argue against that he has what it takes to play for a club such as Barcelona.

The way he cuts inside and runs at defenders is arguably similar to Lionel Messi and therefore his style of play definitely matches up with the Catalan club.

Salah is phenomenal at beating defenders and highly skilled dribblers appear to flourish in Spain.

You only need to reflect upon the quality Messi has and what Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar brought to La Liga in more recent times as well.

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Eto'o is right to suggest he should join Barcelona over Real Madrid. After all they've just signed Eden Hazard, so the possibility of trying to bring a player rated at £135m to the club doesn't seem feasible.

Barcelona would certainly be the right fit if they ever came calling for the Liverpool man.