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Mohamed Salah 'knows his value' to Liverpool as contract decision edges closer

joseph mcbride
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Mohamed Salah "knows his worth" heading into contract negotiations.
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Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is in complete control of his contract situation according to former defender Stephen Warnock, who addressed the ongoing saga during the first half of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Salah is just one of several Liverpool players approaching the end of their contract with the Reds, with the Egyptian free to walk away from the club at the end of the season. Defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk could also leave for nothing, in what could be a crisis situation for new head coach Arne Slot.

Alexander-Arnold is only 25 but is yet to commit to his boyhood club, with Real Madrid circling and showing major interest. Van Dijk and Salah are expected to sign extensions, although the latter won't sign for anything less than he's worth.

Salah is now 32, but Warnock has reminded Liverpool just how crucial he remains to the team moving forward after making a great start to the season. "Mohamed Salah scored a goal at Arsenal, scored the winner against Brighton and he has contributed to over 65 percent of Liverpool's goals this season," Warnock said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"He has underlined his importance to this football club. One of the first songs you will hear around here tonight will be about Mohamed Salah because the fans adore him. From a marketing and commercial point of view he knows his value to the club because he has done those negotiations before."

Salah has already been through this with Liverpool and it became a major talking point throughout 2021-22 as he was linked with blockbuster moves elsewhere. However, he signed a new three-year deal in the summer of 2022 and has continued his world-class form ever since.

Once again, Salah is yet to re-sign, and his latest social media post has led to concerns amongst Liverpool fans. "Top of the table is where this club belongs. Nothing less," he wrote. "All teams win matches but there's only one champion in the end. That's what we want.

Slot does not want to replace Salah and is hopeful of a contract extension.
Slot does not want to replace Salah and is hopeful of a contract extension. -Credit:Getty

"Thank you for your support last night. No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like." While it could be seen as an admission this will be his final season at Anfield, head coach Slot has no plans of replacing Salah.

Ahead of Liverpool's game with Leverkusen, Slot said to TNT Sports Brazil: "The only thing I think about is he is so important for us. Scores important goals, and works hard for the team. I’m hoping he can enjoy that feeling many, many, many more times.

"Especially if I’m here but also if I’m not here. I’m hoping he can do this many more times. He’s been incredible for Liverpool over the past eight years. He’s been incredible for us this season and I hope he can continue doing this for the rest of the season and maybe longer to come, but that’s up to him and the club to find the idea about the future."