The forward gave an exclusive interview to Madrid-based newspaper AS at the weekend in which he expressed his admiration for both Spanish clubs, fuelling speculation around his long-term future.
When questioned on remaining at Liverpool, Salah said: "That's a tough one, but right now I can say that everything is in the club's hands."
The winger, who also admitted he was frustrated at not being named captain against Midtjylland, was then asked about the possibility of joining Barcelona or Real Madrid, to which he replied: "Who knows what will happen in the future, but right now I am focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again."
Salah has scored 13 goals in as many Premier League appearances for Liverpool this season, and featured prominently as the club ended their 30-year wait for a first league title earlier this year.
But speaking on Monday Night Football, Jamie Carragher believes the time has passed for the player to make a sensational move to one of La Liga's elite clubs.
"I don't think it's a debate as much now as it was a few years ago," he told Sky Sports.
"Even when Manchester United were top dogs and Cristiano Ronaldo went to Real Madrid it did still feel like a step up because Real Madrid is Real Madrid, but now I just think the two Spanish giants have fallen so far, I really do.
"Salah has got two and a half years to go on his contract. I'm not really looking at it as too much of a problem because Real Madrid spent a lot of money on Eden Hazard when he was at that age of 28 or 29. Salah is just getting to that age now and I just think it's that year or two too late.
"When you go and spend real big money on someone you want them to be about 25 or 26 so you're getting real value for them. I think if he did go - and I don't see it - it would be massive money for Liverpool, but I just think the time has gone because of the age."
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