Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, as his current contract is set to expire. The Egyptian forward, who is Liverpool’s fifth-highest scorer in history, has dropped multiple hints that this might be his final season with the club.
After Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Southampton, Salah revealed that talks over a new deal were stalled, and he felt “more in than out” of the club.
Salah fueled further speculation after scoring against Manchester City, suggesting it might be his last appearance against Guardiola’s side at Anfield. Despite this uncertainty, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has remained calm about the situation, publicly stating that he hopes for a resolution, though he hasn’t provided any updates on contract talks.
While the Saudi Pro League has been mentioned as a potential destination for Salah, with an unsuccessful £150m bid from Al-Ittihad last September, Paris Saint-Germain has also been linked with the 32-year-old.
French media reports had suggested PSG were in talks to sign Salah, potentially following in the footsteps of high-profile players like Neymar and Lionel Messi. However, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has firmly denied these rumors, calling them “simply not true.”
Al-Khelaifi emphasized that while Salah is an exceptional player, PSG has never considered signing him, dismissing the rumors as a tactic used by the media to sell stories. He also mentioned that if the right opportunity arises, PSG would be open to exploring new signings in January.
In the wake of Salah’s hints at leaving, Slot made a joke that Salah might have been referencing Manchester City’s potential relegation from the Premier League due to their ongoing charges. He clarified that his comment was a joke and reiterated that he wouldn’t discuss Salah’s contract further.
Meanwhile, uncertainty also surrounds the futures of key players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, both of whom could leave on free transfers at the end of the 2024/25 season. Unlike Salah, both players have been quieter about their futures, with Van Dijk recently quashing speculation about a move to Real Madrid. When asked about his future, the Dutch defender simply stated he was focused on Liverpool’s next match against Manchester City
They can’t offer him any chance of winning the Champions League though, which is what he prefers.