Liverpool clinch Mohamed Salah contract breakthrough with announcement date set
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Mohamed Salah is close to signing a new contract extension with Liverpool, with an official announcement potentially coming before 2025, according to Spanish outlet Marca.
The Egyptian forward, who has been the subject of intense speculation regarding his future, is reportedly leaning towards extending his stay at Anfield.
Liverpool's hierarchy have convinced the 32-year-old to pen a fresh deal, with recent weeks showing significant progress in negotiations.
The situation marks a dramatic shift from earlier uncertainty, when Salah had publicly expressed disappointment over his contract situation.
Mohamed Salah looks set to sign a new Liverpool contract
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Speaking after Liverpool's win at Southampton in November, Salah had told reporters he was "more out than in" and revealed his disappointment at not receiving any offers to stay.
However, Marca reports there is now "total optimism" that a contract extension will be signed soon, with the two parties having moved significantly closer to an agreement.
Salah's importance to Liverpool is underlined by his stunning form this season, with 16 goals and 13 assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.
The forward's latest assist against Fulham marked his 100th for Liverpool in all competitions.
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His Premier League record has been particularly impressive, contributing 13 goals and nine assists in just 15 matches during the current campaign.
These performances have reinforced Liverpool's understanding that Salah still has a fundamental role to play at the club over the coming years.
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Mohamed Salah has been in brilliant form for Liverpool this season
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Liverpool are also working to secure new deals for both Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season.
The club have reportedly set an objective to retain at least two of the three stars and are offering deals beyond their initial plans.
Alexander-Arnold's situation is particularly pressing, with Real Madrid monitoring the right-back ahead of January due to their defensive injury concerns.
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Mohamed Salah had been linked with PSG and Saudi Arabian clubs
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The prospect of Salah moving to Saudi Arabia appears to be diminishing as he nears a new deal with Liverpool.
The Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly monitoring Salah's contract situation, though Marca suggests a move to the Middle East is becoming "more remote".
This development comes after Liverpool firmly rejected a £150m bid from Al Ittihad for Salah on deadline day in 2023.
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