A new banner has appeared on the Kop, depicting Mohamed Salah in his signature "bow" celebration pose, with a message to Liverpool's owners: "FSG. He fires a bow. Now give Mo his dough".
It's a reminder that Salah is only 52 days away from signing a pre-contract agreement with a club abroad. As the deadline approaches, it's increasingly likely that this will be the Egyptian legend's last season. However, Anfield don't seem ready to say goodbye to Salah. The Egyptian star is still shining, showing satisfaction and love for life at Liverpool.
The 32-year-old striker has become the first player in Europe's top national championships this season to have a total of more than 10 goals and assists. On average, every 68 minutes, Salah participates in a goal for Liverpool.
“Salah is a special player, he has been at the top level for many years. It's not just the numbers, it's the style of play and the mentality. 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 32 years old, Salah is still far from the end of his career. His outstanding physical strength and desire to contribute help him on the way to breaking records. For the Anfield team, the Egyptian striker is an irreplaceable position.
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) - Liverpool's owners have reason to think carefully about contract extensions for players in their 30s. The decision to pay should not be based on what a player has contributed, it should be based on what they can continue to contribute.
Many people think 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 unhappy and his form was not good after a hamstring injury. However, with an excellent performance under Arne Slot, the striker born in 1992 has proven that he is still in top form and deserves Liverpool's investment.
Sharing on social media after scoring the decisive goal against Brighton, Salah expressed his affection for Anfield: “No matter what, I will never forget the feeling of scoring at Anfield.” While that may be a mild pressure for Liverpool, Salah’s recent excellent performances have only added to the reason for the club to try to keep him.
Salah is now just seven goals behind the legendary Billy Liddell in Liverpool's all-time top scorers. However, it is his all-round contribution that makes the Egyptian striker invaluable. In addition to scoring, Salah has vision, the ability to connect with his teammates, a tireless work ethic, keeping defenders on their toes and always creating new opportunities for his teammates.
Liverpool have been tight-lipped about contract talks. Salah’s current wages are around £350,000 a week, including bonuses. If the reason is purely financial, the Saudi Pro League could be a good option. However, there is no indication that the 32-year-old wants to leave top-flight football.
Losing Salah to a European rival for no money would be a difficult thing for Liverpool to accept, but a contract extension with a huge salary is not easy either, especially when the team has to negotiate with other stars such as Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold.
An offer of around £400,000 a week for the next two years could be a reasonable way to keep Salah without taking any financial risk. From Van Dijk’s perspective, Salah has the ability to continue playing at the top level for many more years due to his physical and mental fitness.
