Mohamed Salah contract replace as ‘impending switch’ sparks ‘superior’ Liverpool talks

Mohamed Salah has entered into “advanced” talks with Liverpool with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “impending transfer” sparking the Reds’ decision

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s rumoured deal to join Real Madrid has sparked Liverpool to enter into contract negotiations with Mohamed Salah.

Salah, who like Alexander-Arnold, is out of contract in the summer is in “advanced” talks with the Reds to extend his stay on the banks of the River Mersey.

Reports from his native Egypt suggest that Salah and Liverpool are now in talks about a new deal. A source told local press: “Liverpool’s management has opened negotiations with Rami Abbas, Mohamed Salah’s agent, to renew the Egyptian star’s contract with Liverpool.

“Negotiations between Liverpool and Rami Abbas, Salah’s agent, are much more advanced this time than ever before, and the offer presented is higher than any offer made to the player before.

“Alexander-Arnold’s imminent departure from Liverpool will be a major factor in Salah’s contract renewal.

“Following the reduction of the club’s high salaries, allowing the Egyptian star to be given what he desires in his new contract with the Reds.”

Interest in Salah has been building from Saudi Arabia – and the Reds rejected a whopping £150million offer from Al Ittihad in 2023. And while Salah has admitted he’d love to stay, he’s said he’s more ‘out than in’.

Speaking earlier this season, he said: “Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club, [so] I’m probably more out than in.

“You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven’t received anything yet about my future.

“I love the fans. The fans love me. In the end it is not in my hands or the fans’ hands. Let’s wait and see. Of course [no offer is disappointing], yeah.

“I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I’m disappointed but we will see.

“I’m very professional. Everybody can see my work ethic. I’m just trying to enjoy my football and I will play at the top level as long as possible.

“I’m just doing my best because this is who I am and I try to give it all for myself and for the club. We will see what happens next.”