Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool ‘fear’ could have big say in his future amid transfer speculation
The fear of possibly missing out on winning a second Premier League title with Liverpool will be a big factor in Mo Salah’s future at the club, according to pundit Stephen Warnock.
The Egyptian is heading into the final year of his contract at Anfield, and reports over his future intensified after a touchline spat with manager Jurgen Klopp during the 2-2 draw with West Ham United on Saturday. After the game, the forward added fuel to the fire in the mixed zone in his response to questions from reporters.
Despite reports, the Echo understands that Liverpool are planning on Salah being in their squad next season with incoming manager Arne Slot able to call upon him in the new campaign. The club have no desire to cash in on the player this summer despite his contract situation.
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A change of manager does bring a level of uncertainty around the new campaign but it’s the unknown that could lead to Salah staying at the club, according to Warnock.
“It’s an interesting time for Salah," he told NewBettingSites.uk. “What we heard [this week] from David Ornstein was that Liverpool feel Salah wants to stay for another year, or extend his contract.
“I thought if he left it would be at the end of his current contract – no earlier. I thought he would do that next year, so he can end his time at Liverpool on his terms. He would then be able to pick where he wants to go next – whether that is Saudi or somewhere else – but either way I was thinking he would be off next year.
“Now, I think he will also be wondering what this new
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