There has always been a sense of worry among the Liverpool fanbase when their star players are wanted by Spanish heavyweights.

They have a reason to be concerned given that they have lost Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in the last few years.

After Mohamed Salah's scintillating first season at Anfield, rumours were rife that the Egyptian international could be poached by Real Madrid.

The attacker silenced any doubters by signing a long-term contract with the Reds following his country's elimination from the World Cup.

Now, it has been reported by El Pais that new Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui was keen to replace Juventus-bound Cristiano Ronaldo with Salah.

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The report claims that the Liverpool star made it clear through his representatives that he was keen to remain at Anfield.

Understandably, Liverpool fans have been left overjoyed by the news, particularly as there is still some bitterness after Los Blancos beat them in the Champions League final in May.

Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].
Comment from discussion Real Madrid's new manager Julien Lopetegui asked for Mohamed Salah, to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, after contacting Salah's intermediatries his decision was conclusive to stay at Liverpool & immediately signed a new contract at Anfield. [@el_pais].