Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has led his team to victory this season with a number of goals and assists.
With negotiations for a new contract, which have been ongoing since last year, stalled and the end of the season approaching, much attention is being paid to the departure of the Egyptian King.
The player has frequently spoken to the media about his desire to remain at Anfield, putting pressure on the club.
And with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Spain looming, Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement with Salah, Egyptian newspaper Masrawy reported.
“The negotiations between Liverpool and Ramy Abbas, Salah’s agent, this time are progressing significantly unlike ever, as well as the offer that was made is higher than any offer made to the player before that.”
“The approaching departure of Arnold from the Liverpool team, it will be a major factor in the renewal of Salah’s contract, after reducing the high salaries within the team, allowing to give the Egyptian star what he wants in his new contract with the Reds.”
The England defender, who was born in his hometown and rose to the position of vice-captain, is said to have turned down an offer from a local club and has almost agreed to an offer from Real Madrid, with only the details of the terms to be agreed.
An official announcement from both clubs should not be far away, and the priority of reinforcing the right-back has been raised dramatically.
Add to that the fact that they will be without their mainstays in Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, and it is inevitable that reinforcements will be more aggressive than ever before.
The loss of Alexander-Arnold, who was expected to receive a pay rise if he stayed at Anfield, has made it easier to balance the payroll. We don’t know what salary figure they are asking for, but a slight uplift could be offered to Egyptian King, who is now in the veteran’s territory.
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