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Mohamed Salah might remain a Blue after all according to the latest developments overnight. Speculation was made that the winger was on his way out this month with Sunderland, Inter Milan and QPR all interested to land his services. Napoli and a fair share of other Premier League were also reportedly interested in a loan with an option to buy in the summer.

Overnight, QPR manager Harry Redknapp revealed his admiration for Salah but insisted his main priority was to sign a striker.

“Of course I would take him (Salah) on loan but he is not available,” said Redknapp of the Egyptian, who has been limited to just seven appearances this season.

“I don’t think Chelsea would loan him, I haven’t thought about him, he’s a good player but I don’t think Chelsea will let him go.”

“he’s a good player but I don’t think Chelsea will let him go” – Harry Redknapp

Salah has found it very difficult to break into the first team since his move from FC Basle last January. The Egyptian is behind Eden Hazard, Willian, Andre Schurrle and Oscar in the pecking order. A move to QPR would seem to fit his need for first team action and he could still prove himself in the Premier League to his manager and the club. But now it seems he may have until the summer to prove his worth to manager Jose Mourinho.

The 22-year-old was brought in to replace former Blue Juan Mata after the Spaniard’s move to Manchester United. The speedy winger impressed in last season’s Champions League campaign for his former club. Grouped with Chelsea, Salah racked up two goals and an assist in two group games against the Blues. His performances along with his pace and lethal left foot proved enough to convince Mourinho to bring him to West London.

Although talented, Salah has been given very limited opportunities since his move. He was even awarded CAF Most Promising Player for 2012 and won the Swiss Super League in 2013 with FC Basel. The Egyptian was the centerpiece of FC Basel and his national side but at Stamford Bridge he is nothing but a squad player at most. The winger is at odds with Mourinho’s recent transition to a more possession-based style of football and it does not mix with Salah who thrives under a counter attacking system.