Liverpool’s £39million deal for Mohamed Salah smashes their previous transfer record of £35m, paid for Andy Carroll six years ago.

Don’t expect it to stand anywhere near that long, though.

Indeed, it may not even last the rest of June!

By agreeing to break the bank for Roma star Salah, the Reds have posted bold notice that Salah is the first piece in a summer jigsaw that could cost upwards of £150m to complete.

Boss Jurgen Klopp has been consistent in his desire to bring in at least FOUR key signings for big money this summer, with several other less high-profile captures to round off his squad.

Klopp has prioritised a central midfield controller and a centre-back. Both are likely to cost significantly more than Salah.

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