Before signing his new Anfield contract and becoming the highest-paid player in club history, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was ready to move back to Chelsea, according to Sport's news Ken Lawrence.
As negotiations for a new three-year contract with the Reds stagnated, the Blues' new owner Todd Boehly had Salah lined up.
The great attacker made it known to Fenway Sports Group through agent Ramy Abbas that he would think about going back to Stamford Bridge, where he spent two years after signing in 2014.
The West Londoners' threat made the Egypt international reevaluate before accepting a contract that will see him earn at least £62 million.
It played a significant role in Kop owners FSG coming up with a deal for Salah that was worth a staggering £400,000 per week.
Manchester United, however, has chosen not to comment on reports that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the team this summer.
The Daily Mirror claims that United has declined to comment on concerns about Ronaldo's future.
According to reports, the Red Devils do not want to allow the five-time Ballon d'Or winner go before his contract expires the following year.
The top forward, though, wants to leave because he wants to play in the Champions League the next season.
However, according to The Times, if United are to let Ronaldo to depart, they want to recoup the CASH they spent to re-sign him last summer.
The deal might have cost up to £17 million, but United only paid Juventus £12.9 million to bring the Portugal international back to Old Trafford.
The 37-year-pursuers, old's Napoli, have shockingly entered the fray and may be prepared to match their asking price.
Bayern Munich, which acquired Sadio Mane from Liverpool earlier this summer, may see the Real Madrid great as a cheap alternative for Robert Lewandowski.
Chelsea has also been mentioned in connection with Ronaldo in the past, and they might play in the Champions League next year.
Finally, if Raphinha's anticipated move to Barcelona is approved, he will likely receive a significant pay raise.
In the battle for the winger, Barcelona has jumped Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.
Additionally, should the trade go through, the Brazil international would reportedly sign a lucrative contract worth £5.2 million year.
With a weekly salary of £100,000, the 25-year-old would receive a massive £40,000 raise over his present pay.
After submitting a proposal in excess of £55 million for the Brazilian's talents earlier this week, the Blues appeared to surpass the Gunners for the top spot in the race to recruit him.
But a last-minute move from the Blaugrana could perhaps end the pursuit of Raphinha by the London teams.
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