Details surrounding Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations with Liverpool have finally come to light, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
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The Egyptian winger's current deal is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season, placing him at a crucial juncture in his career with the Reds.
Salah has been pivotal to Liverpool's fortunes this season, netting seven goals and providing six assists in just 11 appearances.
Given his outstanding contributions, the club will be keen to secure his future without delay.
Reports from Football Insider indicate that Salah is seeking a new contract that would see him remain at Anfield until 2027, when he would be 35 years old.
This comes on the heels of claims from ex-Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, who suggested that Salah has already reached an agreement with a club in the Saudi Pro League, which has proposed a record-breaking contract to him.
However, sources close to the club have stated that Liverpool are "not worried" by these developments and remain confident in their ability to retain their star man.
The Reds believe Salah prefers to stay at Liverpool, the club he joined from Serie A side Roma in 2017.
Nonetheless, the challenge posed by the Saudi Pro League should not be underestimated as Salah has been a prime target since last year, when Al Ittihad's £150 million (R3.4 billion) bid was turned down by Liverpool.
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Saudi Arabian officials are envisioning a long-term partnership with the 32-year-old, viewing him as a central figure in their league, which already boasts global stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Salah's former teammate Sadio Mane.
