Mohamed Salah is reportedly choosing to extend his contract at Liverpool despite interest from the Saudi Pro League and potential transfer offers in the summer of 2024.
The winter transfer window has opened, allowing every club to bolster their ranks. The Merseysiders will also work towards signing a few players going into the second half of the season.
As things stand now, the Reds top the PL points table with 45 points after 20 games. They are 3 points ahead of 2nd placed Aston Villa.
The primary objective of the Anfield giants will be to solidify the backline with at least one defensive signing. But another concern for them will be to find a suitable replacement for potentially outbound Mohamed Salah.
Mohamed Salah to extend his contract with Liverpool
The Egyptian skipper attracted interest from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad. The club was ready to pay a record-breaking £150m in the summer to acquire the player’s services.
But LFC were persistent about not letting him go and retained him. Now, the latest report from Football Transfers has hinted that the 31-year-old will be extending his contract at the Merseyside.
Salah’s contract earns him £350k weekly and runs out in 2025. Although the specifics of the new contract have not been publicized yet, a salary hike can be expected.
The ‘Egyptian King’ has scored 18 goals this season and assisted 9 in just 27 appearances across all competitions. With the 2 goals against Newcastle United on Monday night, he reached the milestone of 150 Premier League goals for Liverpool.
Since joining the club in 2017, Salah has been an indispensable piece of Klopp’s plans. Furthermore, his services for the coming seasons can be vital to the club’s success.
The world-class winger departed Liverpool to represent his national team in the Africa Cup of Nations. He might be missing up to 8 games for LFC, depending on Egypt’s progress in AFCON.
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