A recent report from Spanish outlet Marca has delivered encouraging news for Liverpool fans, with claims that superstar Mo Salah is close to agreeing a new contract with the club.
This comes as a major relief to fans as Salah’s future has been the subject of intense speculation, with the Egyptian striker in the final year of his current deal and no new deal yet in place.
Since joining Liverpool from AS Roma for around £35m in 2017, Mo Salah has been sensational.
The 32-year-old scored an amazing goal 227 goals and 101 assists in 372 appearancesaveraging nearly a goal or assist per game throughout his tenure. This consistency has paid off comparisons with great footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
This season, Salah has continued to be Liverpool’s driving force, scoring 16 goals and registering 13 assists in just 23 games in all competitions. His contributions have been instrumental in propelling the Reds to the top of the Premier League and Champions League tables.
Despite Salah’s incredible form, his contract situation had remained unresolved, with just months left before he could begin negotiating a pre-contract agreement with other European clubs.
Liverpool could make the Mo Salah announcement before the end of the year
However, Marca report that the “situation has completely changed” in recent weeks and talks between Liverpool and Salah have progressed considerably, with the club now hopeful that a new deal can be agreed before the end of the year.
If Salah’s new contract is confirmed, it will certainly be a huge boost for Liverpool as they look to build around their star striker for the coming seasons.
Once Salah’s contract is agreed, Liverpool are expected to shift their focus to securing the futures of other key players, with Virgil van Dijk reportedly in line in contract discussions. However, the situation with Trent Alexander-Arnold is more complicated.
According to the report, while Salah and Van Dijk are likely to stay, there are indications that Alexander-Arnold could be on his way.
The right-back has reportedly turned down two offers from Liverpool to extend his stay and is said to have agreed crazy in a transfer to Real Madrid.
