Liverpool are confident Mohamed Salah would choose them on priority over other suitors, as the club has reportedly held background talks.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool might have held talks in the background with Mohamed Salah over a contract extension. The Egyptian’s current deal ends next summer, which has paved the way for links to Saudi Arabia amid other teams, but the Reds believe he would prefer to stay over leave.
Liverpool have had a fantastic start to life under Arne Slot, and after their midweek excursions, they find themselves at the top of the Champions League standings. The Merseysiders are also leading the Premier League charts by two points over their nearest rival, Manchester City.
Despite this stellar start to the season, the contractual situations with Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk continue to overshadow the mood at the club. Fans are eagerly awaiting news of what will transpire in the trio’s future, especially the Egpytian, who has already achieved legendary status among the fanbase.
Salah has massive interest from Saudi Arabia, where more than one club are ready to make him a ridiculous financial offer to switch. The Egyptian is considered the most high-profile Muslim player, as the Saudi Pro League will be eager to bring him to the Middle East.
Other European suitors are keeping close tabs, including Inter Milan and PSG. These clubs are capable of paying a high salary, although not as much as their Saudi counterparts. Hence, Liverpool is left in a precarious position when it comes to figuring out how to tackle the Salah situation.
Salah’s future is to be decided later in the season
Liverpool are already looking for replacement options should Salah leave next summer, as they are certain that any decision on his future will happen near the end of the season. The idea here is that even if the club offer him a new deal, the player might wait to see what other proposals are on the table before the seven-season veteran makes a decision on his future.
The suggestions are that Liverpool have held talks with the player in the background, although they are yet to find a breakthrough in resolving the situation. Hence, any decision about his future will probably come late in the season when the winger evaluates all his offers. However, the Merseysiders are confident he would prefer to stay and continue his career at Anfield rather than make a switch, even to Saudi Arabia.
