Mohamed Salah ally 'desperate' for transfer as Liverpool interest emerges
Liverpool are reportedly interested in recruiting a close friend of Mohamed Salah during the January transfer window, though could face competition from fellow Premier League clubs.
The Reds signed only one player during the recent window, recruiting Federico Chiesa from Juventus, though could look to turn their attention back to the forward line in four months' time.
Eintracht Frankfurt striker, Omar Marmoush, is believed to be a player of interest to Arne Slot's side and is said to be "holding out for a dream Premier League move" to "follow close friend Salah" to the division.
Marmoush is a team-mate of Salah's at international level and has represented the senior Egypt national team since 2021, since going on to become a regular starter in the side.
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The 25-year-old saw a £20milliion switch to Nottingham Forest fall through in August after his current employers pulled the plug on a deal by upping their asking price on deadline day. This has left the player frustrated, according to a Mirror report, as he is "desperate" to join Salah in England.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur are all said to be admirers of Marmoush, along with Liverpool, meanwhile Crystal Palace are claimed to be "watching developments" amid doubts over the future of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Marmoush has enjoyed a hugely impressive start to the current campaign, matching Salah's tally of three goals and as many assists in the opening four league games. Last season, he scored 17 goals and registered six assists in 41 outings across all competitions.
Discussing the influence Salah has had on his career earlier this year, Marmoush told the Bundesliga's official Facebook account: "I'm learning everything from Mohamed Salah on and off the pitch. It's a great honour to play alongside one of the best players in the world.
"I always learn from him how to become a professional, both on and off the field. He's like a big brother to me and the other young players. He talks to us about sleep, work ethic - everything. I constantly seek his advice and benefit from his vast experience in matches. Playing alongside him is a fantastic feeling."