A press report reveals that Chafee Hernandez, Barcelona's new technical director, is demanding that Egyptian Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, be hired to make up for the departure of Argentinian Lionel Messi, the former "bluegrana" leader.

Having scored 15 goals with the Reds in 15 games in all competitions, Mohamed Salah, 29, is making an extraordinary season with Liverpool, and many describe him as the best footballer in the world right now.

With negotiations to renew his contract with Liverpool to date, which expires in 2023, and according to the Catalan newspaper El Nacional, Chaffee wishes to hire Mohamed Salah, and the management of the Catalan team headed by Juan Laporta has recommended that the "Pharaoh" be hired to compensate for Messi's departure, as he is a major star they need at Camp Now.

In its report, the Catalan newspaper explained that Laporta is under pressure after the loss of team stars Lionel Messi and Frenchman Antoine Griezmann at the beginning of his second term, and the President of Barcelona wishes to sign a new star to please the "bluegrana" masses, especially as the traditional grime of Real Madrid approaches the contract with French striker KMb.