Liverpool player Mohamed Salah ‘wants to stay’ if contract meets two requirements
Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool forward, is said to want to stay at Anfield, but the club will have to dig deep into their pockets to meet his demands.
In light of his early-season form, which has once again set the Premier League alight, pressure has mounted on the Merseyside club to tie the Egyptian down to a new contract.
Salah’s spectacular performances have already led to nine goals and three assists this season.
His talent was on full display against Manchester City last weekend, first assisting Sadio Mane before scoring a stunning solo goal to put the Reds ahead.
Liverpool have been on a contract binge in recent months, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, and Jordan Henderson all signing new deals.
Salah, on the other hand, does not belong to that group.
His contract expires in 2023, so there’s no need to panic just yet, though they could lose him on a cheap transfer next summer if things continue as they are.
The Athletic claims that Salah wants to stay at the club he joined from Roma in 2017. This is crucial for Jurgen Klopp and his team.
However, the new contract offer must reflect what he has accomplished with the club while also demonstrating a belief that he can continue to perform at this level for many years to come.
That kind of standard is said to be met at around £300,000 per week, making him the club’s highest earner.
It would still be less than the reported wage packages of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jack Grealish, and Salah is undeniably among the league’s best.
Perhaps Liverpool has been hesitant to meet the 29-year-terms old’s so far because their aging attack is posing a problem.
With Salah, Mane, and Roberto Firmino all turning 30 during the course of this season, a re-shuffle is likely, and the former is doing everything he can to establish himself as indispensable.
Based on recent performances, fans will almost certainly demand that the club pay whatever it takes to tie Salah down as the club’s charge back to silverware continues.
Last season was marred by injuries, particularly in defense, but this time around they are fighting fit and look like a well-oiled machine.
The Reds are the only unbeaten team in the Premier League, and they are vying for both domestic and European glory.
Salah could be at the heart of Liverpool’s success for years to come if he is given the contract he believes he is due.
Liverpool player Mohamed Salah ‘wants to stay’ if contract meets two requirements
