There was a time when Liverpool might have been tempted to move heaven and earth to keep Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
During their years in the title wilderness, the Reds were desperate to recover European elite status and their leading stars were crucial to such dreams.
The presence of such a player would paper over the cracks of a fallen giant and help to lure in fresh talent. When such players departed for bigger and better things, it just left Liverpool further away from reclaiming their crown.
