Mohamed Salah is the best player in Egyptian football history and should quit Liverpool for Real Madrid, says Mido

Salah is the odds on favourite to be named the Premier League Player of the Year come the end of the season

Former Egypt striker Mido has claimed Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the country’s greatest ever player – before urging him to quit Anfield for Real Madrid.

Salah has been a huge hit since signing for Liverpool from Roma and scored his 40^th goal in all competitions this season when he netted during the Reds’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.

He is the odds on favourite to be named the Premier League Player of the Year come the end of the season and leads Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane by five goals in the race for the Golden Boot.

And Mido thinks that the 25-year-old is already the greatest player in the history of his country, who is more than good enough to play in La Liga for Real Madrid.

“Real Madrid want him, and we have all seen the poor performances of Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema with the 4-4-2,” Mido told King Fut.

“I was afraid that Salah might fail at Liverpool, but I think he is ready to jump to the next level. Real Madrid would be able to use his strengths.

“I know many people will disagree with this, but in my opinion, Mohamed Salah is the best player in the history of Egyptian football.

“Salah's mentality is much better than mine. When I was young I did not get any advice, and this would come to hurt me later on.

“We could see how strong he was mentally with the way he handled himself when he didn't play at Chelsea.”

Hossam Hassan remains the country's top goalscorer (Getty)

Although Mido already considers Salah to be the greatest player in the history of his country, the Liverpool forward has a way to go before he becomes the nation’s top scorer.

Salah has scored an impressive 33 goals in 57 appearances for his national team, but trails leading goal scorer Hossam Hassan who scored 69 goals in his 21-year international career.

PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees

KEVIN DE BRUYNE (Manchester City)

The Belgium playmaker has flourished in Pep Guardiola's system, with his range of passing providing some of the most memorable highlights of City's march towards the title.

Did you know? De Bruyne leads the Premier League with 15 assists.

DAVID DE GEA (Manchester United)

A string of outstanding performances and improbable saves have made De Gea a key figure in United's progress to second in the league.

Did you know? Only Manchester City have conceded fewer Premier League goals, 24, than United's 25 - and they have faced only 201 shots to the 378 taken on De Gea's goal.

HARRY KANE (Tottenham)

The England frontman may come up short to Salah in his bid for a third successive Premier League Golden Boot but looks set to fire Spurs to a top-four finish once again.

Did you know? Kane is the only one of last year's six nominees to also appear on this season's list.

MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool)

The Egypt international's relentless form in Liverpool's front line means Philippe Coutinho has not been missed since his January move to Barcelona.

Did you know? Salah has been directly involved in 50 goals in all competitions this season - scoring 39, with 11 assists - in just 44 appearances.

LEROY SANE (Manchester City)

One of two players, along with Kane, nominated for both the main award and young player of the year, the winger has popped up with nine goals and 12 assists in his second Premier League season.

Did you know? Sane is still awaiting his first senior international goal after 11 appearances for Germany.

DAVID SILVA (Manchester City)

Despite missing several games for personal reasons after the premature birth of his son, the Spain star remains integral to the success of Guardiola's side.

Did you know? Silva has reached double figures for Premier League assists for the third time with 11, matching his tally from two years ago while he had 15 in 2011-12.