Liverpool chairman Tom Werner is confident they can keep hold of Mohamed Salah next season.

Salah is being linked with a €200m move to Real Madrid.

But Werner told the Liverpool Echo: "I am confident. I think he's enjoying his experience at Liverpool.

“Mo loves his team-mates and he feels the love from his supporters. I'm sure whenever they sing their song for him, I'm sure it registers.

“I know he's very happy at Liverpool so I'm optimistic that he will be playing for us for a long time."

Salah, the PFA Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year, has re-written the record books with his dazzling 44-goal haul since his £36.9million move from Roma.

“I have to say how privileged I am as a supporter to be able to witness the achievements of Mo this season," Werner said.

“He's one of only three Liverpool players ever to score 40 goals in a season. That in itself is extraordinary.

“He plays in such a brilliant and joyous way. It's such a pleasure to watch him. I felt the same when I was watching Luis Suarez – someone in their prime who was one of the greatest in the world.

“We're privileged to be able to enjoy the play of Mo Salah and I believe he's going to be even better next season."