In the Kop stands, a new poster has appeared, depicting Mohamed Salah in his familiar "archery" celebratory pose, with the message sent to the Liverpool owner: "FSG. He fires a bow. Now give Mo his dough" (roughly translated: "FSG. He shoots an arrow, give Mo the money").
This is a reminder that in just 52 days, Salah can sign a pre-contract with a club abroad. The closer it gets to the deadline, the clearer it is that this is the last season of the Egyptian legend. However, Anfield does not seem ready to say goodbye to Salah. The Egyptian star is still shining, showing his satisfaction and love for life at Liverpool.
The 32-year-old has become the first player in Europe's top leagues this season to have a total of more than 10 goals and assists. On average, Salah has been involved in a goal for Liverpool every 68 minutes.
Salah is a special player, he has been at his peak for many years. Not only through numbers, it's also in playing style and spirit. Salah is a legend of the club" - Virgil van Dijk shared.
Mohamed Salah's good performance is not just a temporary thing. It is the result of training and maintaining form for a long time. Compared to stars like Vinicius Junior or Lamine Yamal, the Liverpool star still shows superiority. At the age of 32, Salah is still far from the end of his career. His outstanding physical strength and desire to contribute help him on the path to breaking records. For the Anfield team, the Egyptian striker is an irreplaceable position.
fenway Sports Group (FSG) - Liverpool's owner has reason to carefully consider contract extensions for players in their 30s. The decision to pay should not be based on what the player has contributed, it needs to be assessed on what they can continue to contribute.
Many opinions say that not renewing Salah's contract before the season was a mistake, but in fact, at the end of Jurgen Klopp's tenure, Salah was not satisfied and his form was not high after a hamstring injury. However, with an excellent performance under Arne Slot, the striker born in 1992 has proven that he has maintained his top form and deserves Liverpool's investment.
Sharing on social media after scoring the decisive goal against Brighton, Salah expressed his affection for Anfield: "In any case, I will never forget the feeling of scoring at Anfield." Although it may be a gentle pressure on Liverpool, Salah's recent excellent performance has given the team more reason to try to keep him.
Salah is now only 7 goals behind legend Billy Liddell in the list of players with the most goals in Liverpool's history. However, it is his ability to contribute comprehensively that makes the Egyptian striker invaluable. In addition to scoring, Salah also has vision, the ability to connect with teammates, and an tireless working spirit, making defenders wary and always creating new opportunities for teammates.
As for Liverpool, all parties are very secretive about contract extension negotiations. Salah's current salary is around £350,000/week, including bonuses. If the reason is purely financial, the Saudi Pro League could be a suitable choice. However, there is no sign that the 32-year-old striker wants to leave top-flight football.
If Salah is lost to an opponent in Europe without receiving any money, it will be unacceptable for Liverpool. However, extending the contract with a sky-high salary is not easy, especially when the team still has to negotiate with other stars such as Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold.
A salary proposal of around £400,000/week for the next 2 years could be a reasonable option to keep Salah without financial risks. From Van Dijk's perspective, Salah is likely to continue playing at the top for many more years thanks to his physical and mental strength.
