BREAKING: Real Madrid to scupper Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona deal with the imminent signing of Salah from Liverpool

​Liverpool could sell Mohamed Salah to Real Madrid in order to stop Philippe Coutinho leaving for Barcelona according to shock reports in Spain.

The Egypt international has been in stunning form for the Reds this season and has 20 goals to his name in all competitions.

Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Florentino Perez sees Salah as the ideal candidate to replace Gareth Bale who will likely be allowed to leave in the summer.

Liverpool will not make it easy for the winger to leave though.

And Real’s interest in Salah could help the Reds block any move Barca make for Coutinho as they will not allow two key players to leave.

The reports claim Liverpool will allow one but NOT both stars to leave Anfield.

That means if Real Madrid put enough money on the table for Salah they will accept the offer but they will then reject all offers from Barcelona for Coutinho.

Salah and Coutinho have both been in sensational form this season for Liverpool.

The Brazilian has 10 goals and eight assists to his name while the former Roma man has six assists as well as his 20 efforts.