Liverpool have been offered encouragement in their pursuit of Roma winger Mohamed Salah.
The two clubs have spent the week haggling over a fee after Salah struck personal terms with Liverpool.
Il Messaggero says Roma have identified former Newcastle flop Florian Thauvin as the winger’s replacement.
The relatively cheap arrival of Thauvin from Marseille could offer Liverpool a glimmer of hope.
Salah has told fans in Egypt he hopes to join Liverpool.
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