Liverpool manager Arne Slot has insisted it is “clear” how much the club wants to renew Mohamed Salah's contract in Anfield.
Salah has long been proven as the main target for Saudi rich in money, with Al Hilal recently called as The most likely transfer destination For Egyptian if he walks away from Liverpool in a free transfer this summer.
Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal recently appeared in public with his desire to sign Salah this summer, but when asked in those comments, Slot insisted Liverpool were just as inclined to get a deal made with their talisman ahead.
“I would be surprised if there were anywhere where all over the world, saying,” We don't want mo Salah, “Liverpool chief said at his latest media conference. “He's doing so good for so many years that everyone will surely love him.
“He has done so well without my advice for a long time, so he can certainly continue to do what is best for his career even without my advice. But my advice to him will They were different from what you just mentioned (from the Saudi Minister).
“What I mean by different is that everyone loves it, including us too – we want it to last, of course, too. That's clear, but I'm not surprised that Saudi wants it but I will not be surprised if other countries loved it as good
“He is old and wise enough and has done so many smart things in his career, he will make the right decision for himself and we hope for us too.”
Slot was then printed on details on the negotiations between Liverpool and Salah, as well as those involved in Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold while those near the end of their contracts, but the manager once again rejected the request.
“The answer is of course I talk to these players,” he said. “I speak to them, not every day like Richard (Hughes, sports director), but enough.
“And it would be funny that at all times I have spoken to these players, we never talked about the future. So of course we do (talk about their future) but as you know, this is not Something I am going to discuss with you, what we were talking about.