Real Madrid are lining up a summer swoop for Mohamed Salah - according to the president of the Egyptian FA.
The Liverpool star has been a revelation since moving to Anfield last summer, scoring 24 goals since his £36.9million transfer from Roma.
The Spanish giants have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old as Zinedine Zidane looks to boost his attacking options, although the Reds will not entertain any bids for the jet-heeled forward.
But according to Hany Abo Rida - head of Egyptian football's governing body - Real will still test Liverpool's resolve at the end of the season.
Furthermore, he believes such a move would be 'great' for his nation.
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According to reports in Egypt, Rida said: "Real Madrid will make an offer for Salah during the summer.
"Salah is now looking to improve his game. Obviously if an Egyptian plays for a club as popular around the world as Real Madrid, it's going to be great for Egyptian football."
His comments come just weeks after Salah's national team boss, Hector Cuper, insisted the player was good enough to feature for the 12-time European Cup winners.
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"Without doubt he is the star of the team, but what has helped us to qualify (for the World Cup) is the humility of all the team, including Salah," Cuper told the Spanish media in December.
"Salah is a very good player who has the ability to play for Real Madrid without doubt."