A former teammate of Mo Salah and someone who was one of Egypt’s best players before him has explained how the Liverpool icon was “putting more pressure” on the club to offer him a new contract.

Salah is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, as things stand when his contract with Liverpool expires. Of course, unless they offer him a better deal. Salah sounded the alarm by claiming he had not received an offer recently, but that has since changed, with David Ornstein confirming a week ago that Liverpool had now put an opening offer on the table for their talisman.

Liverpool will be vulnerable to Salah signing a pre-contract deal with another club from January, which would be a major blow given his influence so far this season.

Salah already has 16 goals and 13 assists this season in just 23 appearances and looks well worthy of a new deal. And according to Mohamed Aboutrika, who played 15 times alongside Salah for Egypt, the 32-year-old’s form is his way of proving he deserves a new contract – not to mention the main reason why the Reds are at the top of the Premier League table.

“Regardless of what was said on the contract, he speaks with his feet,” Aboutrika said. beIN Sports before Salah recorded an assist for Liverpool in their draw against Fulham on Saturday.

“I always prefer footballers to speak with their feet rather than their tongues. Let others speak for you.

“Your performances and your numbers – every time there are new records – speak for you. So I think he’s putting more pressure on Liverpool’s management and owners to renew his contract.

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Salah ‘cares about every detail’

There are several factors that all parties will consider regarding a new contract for Salah.

The main points are the length of the contract and the salary Salah would earn, having already become Liverpool’s highest paid player of all time when he signed his existing contract in 2022.

Something may have to give for a compromise to be reached, but for now, Salah will strive to continue to thrive on the pitch.

Providing an insight into the winger’s mindset, Aboutrika highlighted how Salah focuses on every little detail and “comes up with something new every year”, indicating how beneficial it would be for Liverpool to keep him.

“Even on a personal level, he cares about every detail on and off the pitch,” added Aboutrika.

“He comes up with something new every year, so I think it’s an exceptional start (to this season). Salah’s 13 goals (Premier League) helped Liverpool score 11 points this season, and without him I think Liverpool wouldn’t have been at the top.

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Meanwhile, another Liverpool winger eyeing a new contract is Luis Diaz, who is still tied down until 2027 but is awaiting a pay rise.

The reports listed three suitors want to take Diaz to Europeamid fears that Liverpool will not live up to what they are offering the Colombian.

But Arne Slot has denied another Liverpool striker linked with a move is on his way out, after giving a vote of confidence to Darwin Nunez.

And in terms of income, chances of familiar target joining Liverpool in January increase.

All clubs linked to Mo Salah

Al-Hilal – The Saudi Pro League appears to have plans to bring Salah back after trying in 2023 and the favored destination this time around would be reigning champions Al Hilal due to their upcoming participation in the 2025 Club World Cup.

Al-Ittihad – Likewise, Al-Ittihad were the club that could have signed Salah in 2023, so expect to see them mentioned again – but although they are in a title race this season, they appear to be in a slightly weaker to win the battle. to take him to Saudi Arabia than before.

Al-Nassr – There have been rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo wanted Salah to join him at Al-Nassr, and while the validity remains questionable, other Saudi suitors besides Al Hilal cannot be ruled out.

Barcelona – Always keen on free transfer opportunities and one of the most tempting clubs he could join in terms of stature, Barcelona have been linked with Salah, although other sources have suggested conflict within the club over the question of whether or not to pursue the winger.

Galatasaray – It seems highly unlikely that Salah will go to Galatasaray, but people would have thought the same about Victor Osimhen – at least that is what the somewhat speculative Turkish media are arguing that the Istanbul team could tempting the winger with a big contract offer when his contract expires. Agreement with Liverpool.

Between – Like Barcelona, ​​Inter have attracted plenty of experienced talent through free transfers in recent years and have recently been tipped – only by club-specific media at this stage – to join the race for Salah, who has already enjoyed stints in Serie A with Fiorentina and Roma.

Juventus – An alternative route back to Italy could be with Juventus, who were linked to Salah a few months ago as a dream target – but the link did not come from solid sources.

PSG – The European team most likely to be able to match what the Saudi Pro League can offer in terms of finances, PSG could make Salah a marquee signing as they are reportedly willing to make big offers for him in terms of salary and contract duration.

Real Madrid – Reports in Spain suggest that Salah’s representatives have offered him to Real Madrid while they wait for more news from Liverpool. Meetings have reportedly taken place within the club to determine how to reach an agreement with the Egyptian.

FC San Diego – A move to MLS seems unlikely for Salah, but expansion club San Diego FC reportedly has a specific motivation: its owner is Egyptian-born British billionaire Sir Mohamed Mansour, who could charm his country’s greatest athlete natal with a lucrative offer. .