“Sky reporter suggests a major hurdle might be removed, potentially opening the door for a new Salah deal.”
Liverpool fans are still awaiting clarity on whether Mo Salah will extend his contract at Anfield, but a new report from Europe suggests that a key barrier to reaching an agreement might soon be removed.
The Egyptian forward has just under three months left on his current deal. Alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, he could be set to leave the club at the end of the season.
While Trent’s move to Real Madrid appears increasingly likely, Van Dijk recently offered some optimism, stating after Liverpool’s defeat to Fulham that “progress” is being made in his contract discussions. This has raised hopes that he might remain a part of Arne Slot’s plans for the 2025/26 season.
Salah ready to lower wage to stay at Liverpool
In a positive twist, European journalist Sacha Tavolieri, reporting for skysport.ch, has revealed that Salah is keen to stay at Anfield and has even agreed to financial compromises that club executives hadn’t anticipated.
Liverpool’s number 11 is reportedly open to taking a slight pay cut in order to secure a longer contract. He’s also turned down significantly more lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, signaling his desire to continue with the Reds rather than chase a massive payday elsewhere.
The report adds that FSG hadn’t initially planned to extend Salah’s stay, but with uncertainty surrounding Van Dijk and Trent, they now see Salah’s potential renewal as an important message of intent to supporters, especially considering his status as the club’s third-highest goalscorer ever.
Key obstacle may be removed in Salah’s contract talks
Despite all the speculation, time is running out—Liverpool must secure a new deal by June 30 or risk losing him on a free transfer. However, Salah’s willingness to accept a reduction from his current £350,000-a-week salary (as reported by Capology)—and turn down eye-watering £3.5 million-per-week offers from Saudi Arabia—is a strong indication of his commitment to staying.
Although he’s not in peak form at the moment—managing just one off-target shot against Fulham and only two goals (both penalties) in his last seven matches—keeping Salah for another year or two would still be a huge boost for Liverpool.
If wage demands were the main stumbling block, his reported willingness to compromise could be a breakthrough that clears the way for a new deal. And if both Salah and Van Dijk sign new contracts, and Liverpool go on to win the Premier League, fans across Merseyside could soon have plenty to celebrate.
