Chelsea clinch Salah deal

Jose Mourinho continued his overhaul of his Chelsea squad yesterday, signing Mohamed Salah from Basle having hijacked Liverpool’s bid for the player.

Liverpool had hoped to sign the 21-year-old, but yesterday conceded defeat to Chelsea in their pursuit of the winger.

Salah’s capture is reminiscent of the deal for Willian, who had already completed a medical at Tottenham before signing for Chelsea last August.