Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a new contract with star forward Mohamed Salah, bringing a fresh wave of optimism to Anfield as the club looks to secure the long-term future of one of its greatest ever players.
While no final agreement has been reached, sources close to the negotiations reveal that significant progress has been made in recent weeks. Talks between the club and Salah’s representatives are described as “positive,” with all parties hopeful that a deal will be concluded soon.
Salah, whose current contract expires at the end of the season, has been the subject of intense speculation, particularly from clubs in Saudi Arabia eager to lure the Egyptian international away from Merseyside. However, the latest developments suggest Liverpool may yet succeed in keeping hold of their talisman.
Since joining the club in the summer of 2017, Salah has cemented his place as a modern-day Liverpool legend. He has scored an astonishing 243 goals in 394 appearances and has played a central role in some of the club’s greatest recent triumphs, including the 2019 Champions League victory and the 2020 Premier League title – the club’s first in 30 years.
Now 32, Salah is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 27 goals and 17 assists in just 31 Premier League matches. His form has kept Liverpool firmly in the hunt for the title, and his importance to new manager Arne Slot’s plans is undeniable.
Slot, who has been bombarded with questions regarding the futures of Salah, captain Virgil van Dijk, and right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, recently described Salah as “wise enough to make the right decision” regarding his next move. It seems that decision may now be edging closer to the outcome Liverpool fans have been hoping for.
Van Dijk, whose contract also expires this summer, offered a similarly upbeat update on his own negotiations earlier this week. “There is progress, yes,” the Dutch defender confirmed. “I love the club, I love the fans, and they were there for us again [at Fulham].”
However, the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold remains less certain. The 25-year-old right-back is reportedly in advanced discussions with Real Madrid over a potential free transfer ahead of next season, a move that would represent a significant blow to Liverpool’s defensive lineup.
Despite uncertainty surrounding some key players, the positive turn in Salah’s contract talks will be welcomed by fans and management alike. For a player who once admitted in November he was “probably more out than in,” the shift in tone marks a dramatic turnaround.
Salah’s goal in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester United in September had raised eyebrows when he told Sky Sports it was his “last year” with no new deal in sight. Just a month later, he declared any agreement was “far away.” Now, with the team chasing another league crown and the Egyptian in scintillating form, both Salah and the club appear ready to write another chapter in their story together.
As Liverpool continue their pursuit of domestic glory, the Anfield faithful will be hoping that the club’s recent momentum off the pitch matches their charge on it — and that Mohamed Salah remains at the heart of it all.
