Roma are believed to want almost £35 million for Salah

Liverpool are continuing talks with Roma over a deal for Mohamed Salah after a bid of about £28 million for the Egyptian international was rejected.

Salah turned down Liverpool to move to Chelsea in January 2014, but Jürgen Klopp believes the winger will bolster his squad ahead of an anticipated Champions League campaign. Further discussions are planned with Roma, and Salah, 24, is keen on moving to Merseyside.

Roma are believed to want almost £35 million for a player who helped them finish second in Serie A last season, scoring 15 goals and conjuring 18 assists in 31 league appearances.

Liverpool’s interest in Julian Brandt, of Bayer Leverkusen, faltered after the Germany winger indicated he would not go to Anfield if he was not going