LONDON: Liverpool have reportedly agreed to offer their main striker Mohamed Salah a new contract.
There has been much speculation about the future of the winger, whose current contract expires at the end of June.
As reported by The Mirror , Salah is now close to signing a new two-year contract to remain at Anfield.
Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas told Liverpool he wanted a three-year contract for his client, with Fenway Sports Group initially only prepared to offer him a one-year extension.
However, an agreement has now been reached with the 32-year-old player continuing to play for the English Premier League (EPL) giants since his first appearance in 2017.
Salah currently earns around £400,000 a week at Anfield, with money not being an issue for his future.
Liverpool also want to tie down Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold by offering them new contracts, as both are also in the final year of their current contracts.
Salah remains a key player for Liverpool, as evidenced by the fact that he has scored 13 goals and made eight assists in 14 EPL matches this season.
In total, the Egyptian star has scored 226 goals in 370 matches with Liverpool.
He won the EPL title, Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time with the club.
Positive news about Salah must be exciting for boss Arne Slot, with his team now occupying the top spot in the EPL.
Last month, Salah revealed his disappointment at not being offered a new deal by Liverpool.
Speaking to a small group of reporters after Liverpool’s win at Southampton, Salah said: “We’re almost into December and I still haven’t received any offers to stay at this club. I’d probably rather think about leaving than staying.
“You know I’ve been at this club for many years. There’s no club like this. But ultimately it’s not in my hands to decide. As I said it’s December now and I haven’t received anything else about my future.
“I love the supporters. The supporters love me too. Ultimately it’s not up to me or the supporters (to decide).”