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WHAT HAPPENED?
Salah dropped a bombshell after Liverpool’s win over Southampton by saying he’s “more out than in” at Anfield and is still waiting for a new contract offer from the Reds. An update on the situation has now been provided on the situation. A source has told The Athletic that contract talks with Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas have been “positive” and are “ongoing”. The Reds are said to be eager to keep hold of Salah, who is the club’s highest-paid player, but know that any offer must also make financial sense.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Salah’s situation is also complicated by the fact that team-mates Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also out of contract in the summer. All three are key players for the Reds who are said to be working “feverishly” on the extensions. Salah’s decision to give a rare interview and speak out about his position is therefore being seen as an attempt to “crank up the pressure” on Liverpool to reward his continuing impressive performances for the club with a new contract. Reporter Ben Jacobs adds that there has also been “no formal offer” from Saudi Arabia yet and Saudi Pro League sporting director Michael Emenalo is “waiting for the right time” to make a move for the Egyptian.
DID YOU KNOW?
Salah has scored 223 goals in just 367 appearances for Liverpool. His brace against Southampton last time out also saw him notch another landmark as he joined Ian Rush and Roger Hunt as the only players in the club’s history to score 100 goals away from home.
WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL
Contract negotiations look set to continue between Liverpool and Salah, with fans eager for a resolution as soon as possible. In the meantime, the Reds will once again look to Salah for inspiration in key games this week against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the Premier League.
