According to a prominent Egyptian newspaper, Mohamed Salah has begun serious contract renewal talks, putting him closer than ever to securing his future at Liverpool.
According to a source inside the Liverpool camp, the player received a more attractive offer than before.
Salah has made hints throughout the season that he is more likely to go than stay, or, as he puts it, “more out than in.” His contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
According to a source who spoke to Masrawy, “Liverpool’s management has initiated talks with Mohamed Salah’s agent, Rami Abbas, to extend the Egyptian star’s contract with Liverpool for the time being.”
“The offer is bigger than any previous offer made to the player, and negotiations between Liverpool and Salah’s representative, Rami Abbas, are far more advanced this time around.”
But the report also included a shocking revelation about Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The “imminent departure” of Trent AlexanderArnold reportedly freed up money to give Salah extra.
After the club’s expensive salaries were reduced, the source claims that “Arnold’s impending exit from Liverpool will be a big influence in Salah’s contract renewal, allowing the Egyptian star to be granted what he desires in his new contract with the Reds.”
Reds supporters, who learned on Tuesday that Real Madrid is still confident in getting Alexander-Arnold, will be alarmed by the reference to his “imminent exit.”
The European champions were certain Alexander-Arnold would be their man, according to a December Mail Sport article, and they were making plans for life with the England international on their team.
Although sources close to Liverpool claim that they have not yet received any sign that a deal has been finalized, that optimism has only grown since then.
Real Madrid have been legally permitted to talk to Alexander-Arnold since January 1 — and have been doing so — as his contract at Anfield expires in June. The Spanish giants made a direct approach to Liverpool on New Year’s Eve to sign him in January but it was swiftly rebuffed.
The Premier League leaders saw no sense in cashing in on their right back in January – Madrid were willing to pay around £20million to get him early – as they were still competing in four competitions at that time. That decision has been vindicated.
Onka Sports is aware that residents of the Spanish city have long anticipated Alexander-Arnold’s arrival, but Florentino Perez refrained from making any announcements because he wanted to show Liverpool respect.
However, Madrid sources say that at this point, finalizing a trade is really a formality.
One Liverpool supporter burned one of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shirts as a way to express his dissatisfaction.
Some Liverpool supporters have taken offense at this revelation, with one even setting a Salah shirt on fire in a widely shared video.
A video of a supporter proudly displaying an Alexander-Arnold shirt to the camera after burning its back surfaced on X.
With a huge hole in the back of the jersey from the fire, the Reds fan was definitely unable to change their mind.
Following the announcement, a number of fans expressed their indignation on social media, arguing that Arne Slot ought to ban Alexander-Arnold for the rest of 2024–2025.
Personally, I would be benching Trent for the remainder of the season, one person stated. Keep him out of the season’s conclusion. Keep him from saying goodbye.
Don’t put him on the bench at all. Don’t allow him to participate in the parade or title celebrations. Let him stay at home and watch the team.
In agreement, another irate fan said, “Don’t let him play another game.” When we win the title, don’t even let him enter Anfield.
Another supporter added, “Bench Trent for the rest of the season.” Another fan added, “Does Trent start in the next nine games?” Will he ever play for LFC again, even if I am aware of his injury? Not in my opinion.
Since Alexander-Arnold has advanced through the ranks and is considered one of the best full backs in the world, his possible departure would be a serious blow to Liverpool.
The six-year-old defender joined their academy and made his EFL Cup debut against Tottenham in 2018 at the age of 18.
He has since made 349 appearances and has played a key role in Liverpool’s recent meteoric rise to fame.
During his tenure at Anfield, Alexander-Arnold has recorded 87 assists and scored 22 goals.
In addition to winning eight trophies with his boyhood club, the defender was named vice-captain in the summer of 2023.