Liverpool's Arne Slot Urges Mohamed Salah to Stay Amid Saudi Interest
The Liverpool head coach emphasizes the club's desire to retain Salah as contract talks remain unresolved, with Saudi Pro League interest intensifying.
- Mohamed Salah, 32, is out of contract with Liverpool this summer and has yet to agree to an extension despite his exceptional form this season, scoring 19 goals in 22 Premier League matches.
- Saudi Arabia's sports minister and clubs, including Al-Hilal, have expressed strong interest in signing Salah, with the minister calling it a 'privilege' to have him in the Saudi Pro League.
- Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has publicly stated the club's desire for Salah to extend his stay, advising him against a move to Saudi Arabia while acknowledging his ability to make the best decision for his career.
- Salah is among three key Liverpool players, including Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season, with Real Madrid reportedly pursuing Alexander-Arnold.
- Slot confirmed he has had discussions with the players about their futures but declined to provide details, emphasizing the ongoing nature of such conversations within the team.