Chelsea have secured assurances from Salah that he did not make anti-Israeli remarks, having avoided a pre-match handshake before a game against the Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv, six months ago. Chelsea have checked with the player and his representatives as to the veracity of quotes attributed to him. He denies saying the remarks. With the club owned by Roman Abramovich, who is Jewish, and a supporter of the state of Israel, there is considerable sensitivity around the issue. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-mohamed-salah-in-play-as-chelsea-gazump-liverpool-with-rapid-move-for-basels-15m-winger-9081606.html