Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has led Liverpool to victory with a number of goals since joining from AS Roma, and at over 30 years of age, his blistering speed and dribbling ability have faded, but he remains a reliable presence in key situations and is a highly effective chance-maker.
Egyptian King was the subject of a huge offer from Saudi Arabia during last summer’s transfer window, but Liverpool rejected the offer. The Saudi Professional League did not give up this summer and an offer was expected to arrive.
However, Liverpool are not willing to sell and will hold talks to renew his contract. Meanwhile, the Middle Eastern club are reported to have switched to a free transfer deal next summer, which could see him at Anfield for at least another season.
Andy Townsend, who made over ‘100’ appearances for Aston Villa and Chelsea during his playing career, praised the Egyptian winger’s achievements, but predicted that Liverpool would be ready to sell the player He revealed that he had expected Liverpool to be ready to sell the player.
“I actually thought by now that Salah might have moved on,”
“His numbers have been pretty astonishing, really. It is very rare that people come into the Premier League and produce the sort of quality, the form and the big goals when they needed them.”
“But nobody can do that forever and, again, perhaps with a more considered approach, is that going to suit Mo?”
“Or did it suit Mo when Liverpool were at their foot to the floor best, Van Dijk was picking him out over 60 yards and dropping it over a high defensive line and Mo running in on it and getting his goals. It will be fascinating to see.”
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