Mohamed Salah revealed on Sunday afternoon that he has not been approached by anyone at Liverpool to discuss an extension to his contract. The forward’s current deal expires at the end of the season.
Contract Situation Uncertain
Salah impressed during the 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford at the weekend. The Egypt international got his name on the scoresheet after providing two assists during the first-half. Salah is one of three high-profile players whose deals expire at the end of the campaign, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold being the other two. As a result of this, there is plenty of speculation around the future of all three at Anfield.
In other news connected to the club, Genoa’s Morten Frendrup has opened up on the speculation linking him with a move to Merseyside during the summer. Virgil van Dijk has also committed his future to the Netherlands until the 2026 World Cup at least.
So, stay with us at the Liverpool Echo as we plate up all the latest news and transfer rumours!
Summer Transfer Business Debates
Liverpool and FSG transfer questions have been raised within the club’s fanbase regarding Liverpool’s summer transfer business. Federico Chiesa was the only addition to Slot’s inherited squad, arriving in a bargain £12.5m deal from Juventus at the end of August. Meanwhile, the Reds have also agreed a £29m deal with Valencia to sign goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, with the Georgian moving to Anfield next summer.
Liverpool winger Ben Doak came on for his senior Scotland debut in tonight’s late 3-2 defeat to Poland. The attacker – on loan at Middlesbrough – was part of the move for his country’s second goal to make it 2-2, but the match would end in heartache. A 97th-minute penalty from Robert Lewandowski saw Poland steal all the points in a Nations League group also containing Croatia and Portugal. Nevertheless, it was a memorable night for the 18-year-old Doak.
Adrien Rabiot is still on Liverpool’s radar although the midfielder had been linked with Liverpool this summer, there were no real concrete developments. A report from Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport says contract talks with Milan have broken down after the player rejected their offer of a yearly salary of £4.3m.
In comparison, Andy Robertson is thought to earn an annual package of £5.2m and Joe Gomez, £4.4m. Reports that Luis Diaz is set to be offered a new contract imminently at Liverpool have been dismissed by club sources. The Colombia international is still tied to the same terms he penned when he joined the club from Porto in a deal worth an initial £37.5m in January of 2022 and has started the campaign in excellent fashion. Three goals in his last two games, against Brentford and Man United, have brought Diaz’s contract situation up for discussion in recent days, with the former Porto winger having three years left on his deal.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson is currently battling away against Poland in his country’s Nations League clash tonight. The full-back was, as expected, named in Steve Clarke’s starting line-up as the Scots play in the top tier of the competition for the first time.
Firmino left a warning for Salah when he admitted it was his last year at the club. Liverpool bosses will have no regrets considering the pair’s fortunes since leaving Anfield. In the transfer window, Liverpool showed interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, reportedly also eyed by Manchester City.
Mohamed Salah commented on his future saying: “Honestly, I had a good summer. I had a long time to stay with myself, try to think positive because as you know it’s my last year at the club. I just want to enjoy it, I don’t want to think about it but I feel free to play football, we will see next year.”
New signing Federico Chiesa has stayed at Anfield during the international break to get up to speed after his move from Juventus.
Wataru Endo has vowed to fight for his place at Liverpool and believes he will get more chances as when he returns from the September international break. Speaking after Japan’s 7-0 win over China, the midfielder said: “When the international break is finished there is a run of games so I’ll get more chances,” said the 31-year-old.
“You can’t just use 11 players when you have a lot of games. I’m sure I’ll get my turn. My physical condition won’t be a problem. I’ve been training well and I’m not worried about it.”
Federico Chiesa is currently training with Liverpool’s U21s ahead of his first sessions with the senior team upon their return.
Ryan Gravenberch has opened up on his impressive form this season, stating he has been more involved this season compared to last year.
Discussing his rich vein of form, Gravenberch told soccerews.nl: “There were sometimes games [last season] where I had only touched the ball once after five or six minutes. Then you don’t get into your game well. Now I get the ball more, then you get more comfortable. He [Slot] just saw this. In the end, it worked out well. Now I’m fine, so, yes. Everyone is full of praise for him.”
Wataru Endo scored for Japan in their World Cup qualifier versus China, a goal that set his country on their way to three points in their bid to qualify for the 2026 tournament.
Mohamed Salah has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August after his impressive performances. The Egyptian is up against Erling Haaland, Bryan Mbeumo, Amadou Onana, Cole Palmer, David Raya, Bukayo Saka, and Danny Welbeck for the award.
Graeme Souness has expressed his theory that Trent Alexander-Arnold may have already decided to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid. Such speculation continues to swirl amidst uncertainty over Alexander-Arnold’s contract.
Former World Cup winner and Italy international Fabio Cannavaro was surprised to see Federico Chiesa move to Liverpool from Juventus.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze’s expired release clause worth £68m will reportedly re-activate next year, making him a potential target for Liverpool again.
Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres commented on his release clause, stating: “They (Sporting) wanted most of the starting players to stay and held us tight. That’s how it turned out, but I enjoy Sporting very much, so for me it was no problem to stay.”
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton believes Liverpool will eventually offer Mohamed Salah a new contract, commenting on the situation by saying, “If the comments that Mo Salah made about not being offered a new Liverpool contract are true, I would find that pretty amazing.” He added, “Given what he has done at the club, I would find it hard to believe that Liverpool haven’t offered him a new deal or at least had a conversation about it.” The Echo understands that Mohamed Salah is desperate to stay at Liverpool beyond next summer, despite ongoing speculation.
Ryan Gravenberch has commented on his encouraging start to life at Liverpool, crediting new head coach Arne Slot. Gravenberch was instrumental in Liverpool’s recent 3-0 win at Manchester United, continuing their perfect start to the Premier League season. The midfielder said he is benefiting from clear instructions from Slot, helping him grow in confidence and performance.
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate has showcased why he deserves a starting spot with strong performances. Despite beginning the campaign on the bench, he has been crucial in recent matches like the impressive win over Manchester United.
Research recently revealed Liverpool has the sixth most valuable squad in world football, with a collective worth of £777m, a reflection of the club’s formidable assets and ongoing investment.
Furthermore, the contract situation with Luis Diaz, whose deal runs until 2027, might also come under review soon amidst Mohamed Salah’s uncertainty. Salah is in the final season of his contract, discussed the situation after scoring in the recent victory over Manchester United.
Notably, Liverpool had no player in the latest Ballon d’Or shortlist, a 30-player list conspicuously missing figures like Salah, van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold. However, Mohamed Salah could potentially walk away from Liverpool as a free agent if no new deal is reached, a situation that continues to be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.
