Seven days earlier, Liverpool’s talisman had threatened to dismantle his illustrious history on Merseyside with a public tirade against the club and his manager. Slot dropped Salah for Tuesday’s trip to Milan before bringing him back into the fold following a heart-to-heart on Friday.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones insists everyone at the club still loves Mo Salah, explaining the forward's recent comments weren't made with the intention of destabilising the team.

Among the names consistently admired is Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, though the scale of any potential move has now become clear.