Roma have warned Liverpool they are not 'a supermarket' and there will be no bargain buy for winger Mohamed Salah.
The Reds have been in talks with the Serie A side for several weeks over the Egypt international after having an opening bid of £28million rejected.
Roma's valuation of the 24-year-old is far in excess of Liverpool's and it is understood the price being quoted to the Merseysiders is more than the £35m being reported in Italy.
Sporting director Monchi, confirming the interest in Salah, said they would not be forced into selling below their valuation of the player but did not rule out Salah leaving.