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Sam Meade

John Barnes says Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are 'available' for right price

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will both leave Liverpool should they be offered a deal they can't turn down claims John Barnes.

The former Red has seen the Merseyside outfit let several top players go over the years.

Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho have both headed for Barcelona in big money moves since 2014.

Jurgen Klopp's current side have several world stars, two of which are in their forward line and have attracted attention from some of Europe's giants.

And Barnes has warned those at Anfield that both Mane and Salah could seek an exit with money talking in the modern game.

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have both been linked with moves away (REUTERS)

He told WION : “Every club is a selling club in modern football. A club like Barcelona was forced to sell Neymar.

“What attracts footballers today is the salaries that they are going to get. Whoever the player may be, whether it be Sadio Mane or Mo Salah, if anyone is offered a million pounds per week by any club, then they will join that team regardless of their quality or standing, that is the reality of modern football.

“We have had so many fantastic players leave the Liverpool - Fernando Torres, Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho. It is great that Liverpool have a bit of muscle now because of the on-field success, but ultimately players come and players go.

Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho both swapped Liverpool for Barcelona (PA Images)

“I always tell the fans to support the club and not the players. A player must not be compelled to stay at a club against his own will, because that will make the player feel more powerful than the club and hence it will make him less accountable for his performances on the pitch.

“The good thing is that I can guarantee that such a situation will not arise under Klopp because of the control he has over the players and the club. Players know they cannot overstep their mark with him in charge.”

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