Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the Reds are hoping that Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah extends his stay beyond the end of the season.
The 32-year old whose current contract expires at the end of the season, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia to join giants Al Hilal, after no signs of agreement with the club on an extension.
The three-time EPL golden boot winner has been in scintillating form this season, as the Reds push for both the league and UCL title, with 23 goals and 17 assists in all competitions and Slot, who joined Liverpool in the summer from Feyenoord, has expressed his desire for the Egyptian to remain at the club.
“It would be a surprise if anyone said they didn’t want Mo Salah”, Slot said in a press conference on Friday.
“He has done so well for so many years, that everyone probably wants him.
He has done so well without my advice so he can keep doing what is best for his career, even without my advice. My advice to him would be different to the one [of Al Faisal].”
Dutch captain Virgil Van Dijk and England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, are also out of contract in the summer, as the Reds will hope to keep their star trio.
“Everybody wants him, including us. We of course want him to extend as well. That is clear. But I am not surprised someone wants him. He has done so many smart things in his career, so he will make the right decision for himself and hopefully for us as well”, he added.
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