Italian giants Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Egypt and Basel striker Mohamed Salah.

The 21-year-old attacker has delivered outstanding performances with the Swiss giants this season, scoring five league goals for Basel since joining them last summer from Egypt's Arab Contractors.

According to Italian reports on Wednesday, Inter Milan officials are currently monitoring the Egyptian player alongside his teammate Dragovic.

“Inter also have the name of Mohamed Salah, who is showing quality at Basel, in its notebook for next transfer window," Italian sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio told Sky Sports.

"The player can play as first or second striker, very fast and technical winger. However, it seems that Salah is not on the market to be sold.

"Basel want to hold on to him for at least two more seasons in order to improve his value and then sell him to the highest bidder," he added.

The Pharaohs star was widely praised after helping his side to secure a 2-2 away draw against Tottenham in the Europa League's quarter final on Thursday.

Salah had a hand in Basel's opening goal and spurned a golden opportunity to score a decisive winner, and that attracted the attention of Tottenham keeper Brad Friedel, who described him as “great.”

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