Real Madrid want to sign Mohamed Salah but can't afford the forward according to former club president Ramon Calderon.
Boasting 24 goals from 36 appearances so far this season, the Egyptian is enjoying another impressive season for Liverpool despite the Reds' struggles in an injury-plagued campaign.
The 28-year-old has found himself linked with a move to the Bernabeu ever since his astonishing 44-goal maiden season at Anfield in 2017/18, with speculation persisting after Salah was asked about the possibility of moving to Real Madrid in the future in an interview with AS last year.
And Calderon, who served as Real Madrid club president between 2006 and 2009, has seemingly confirmed the La Liga giants interest in the Reds number 11 but admits his former club would struggle to finance any move.
“He is a great player and a goalscorer. He helped Liverpool by giving his best, but I don’t think they will let him go," he told ON Time Sports, cited by Goal.“It is expected that, if they were to think about it, they would only let him go for a lot of money.
“Salah is wanted, of course, by Real Madrid, but Liverpool would ask for a lot of money and, if that deal were to be completed, it would be crucial.
“Salah is a great player with fantastic potential, and any club wishes to acquire such talents, but for Real Madrid I do not think they have the financial means to sign Salah.”
