Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah was again questioned about his uncertain future at the club after another two-goal performance in Saturday's 6-2 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.
Salah also assisted twice in north London, re-establishing Liverpool's firm grip at the top of the Premier League table after back-to-back recent draws, to take his tally of direct involvements in goals for the season to 33. in 24 appearances in all competitions.
But the 32-year-old is still on track to become a free agent at the end of the season, as it is, and is only a matter of days away from being able to formally negotiate with foreign clubs.
Salah has previously thrown Liverpool under the bus when speaking to the media about the situation. claiming to be “more out than in” last month when no offer was on the table. The player too suggested he thought it was his “last game” against Manchester City at Anfield when the rivals met for a Liverpool victory in early December.
A week later, Salah was reported to have been presented with an opening offer.
But things don't seem to have progressed any further in the two weeks since, or at least Salah is keeping his cards close to his chest in public now. He simply replied, “No, no,” when asked about it Sky Sports camera if there was a new update on the saga.
Against Tottenham, Salah became the first player in the history of the Premier League to reach double figures in both goals and assists before Christmas in a given season. He also moved past Billy Liddell in the club's all-time top scorers list, moving into fourth place with 229 to his name.
Ian Rush, the 1980s legend, remains well ahead with 346, but Salah could overtake Gordon Hodgson (241) for third before the end of this season and has a good chance of overtaking Roger Hunt (285) as well. as long as he signs a new contract.
If Salah will leave Liverpool in 2025, all signs point to a rich club able to pay the Egyptian huge wages and a signing bonus. Paris Saint-Germain or a team from the Saudi Pro League would be the most reliable options in this regard. Barcelona have also been opportunistically linked, although ongoing financial constraints could quickly halt any approach.