Two top sources have confirmed that Liverpool are in talks with Mohamed Salah over a new contract, although there is a huge gulf between the demands of both sides and a nightmare scenario is now a distinct possibility.

hack it’s one out of three Liverpool superstars less than two months away from being able to sign pre-contract agreements with overseas parties. The others are Trent Alexander-Arnold and captain Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool are intent on striking new deals with the trio, with respected reporter Paul Joyce confirming talks are ongoing over all three.

Writing for The Times On Monday, Joyce said: “Liverpool are continuing discussions with Alexander-Arnold, as well as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, whose current deals all expire at the end of the season.”

But according Sky Germany Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are not close to reaching an agreement with Salah. Additionally, Plettenberg described the two parties as “far apart” in their respective claims.

“Liverpool and Mohamed Salah’s management are still in talks over a potential new contract beyond 2025”, wrote Plettenberg about X. “However, no agreement has yet been reached as both sides remain at a distance.

And in an even more worrying assessment of the situation for Liverpool, Plettenberg revealed that Salah is attracting interest from “top” European clubs and not just sides in Saudi Arabia.

As such, the possibility of Salah not only leaving Liverpool for nothing, but also joining a team the Reds could face in, say, the Champions League, is now a distinct possibility.

Plettenberg concluded: “Salah has other top options in both Saudi Arabia and Europe.”

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The one from Athletic Liverpool pundit James Pearce gave his take on Salah’s situation on Monday.

While the reporter suggested that the Saudi Pro League could wait, he also claimed that “there is no indication” that Salah is ready to pass up the opportunity to compete for the game’s highest honors in a league much stronger.

Of course, that also coincides with Plettenberg’s suggestion that Salah could leave for another elite team in Europe.

“All parties have remained tight-lipped about the talks. It’s unclear what’s on the table compared to what Salah wants. His current offer is worth around £350,000 a week plus bonuses,” Pearce wrote.

“If money is the primary factor, then surely the Saudi Pro League is waiting for you. Liverpool couldn’t compete with those numbers.

“But there is no indication that Salah is ready to turn his back on the pursuit of the biggest prizes as he approaches his 33rd birthday next June. His family are happy and settled in Cheshire.”

Reports from Salah’s native Egypt have recently spoken about the idea of ​​a winger will join PSG if he leaves Liverpool but he is determined to stay in Europe.

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In another train of thoughts, Football Insider claimed Liverpool could accept a sale in January for Wataru Endo if he can sign a more suitable midfield replacement.

Endo’s importance to Liverpool has diminished since the arrival of Arne Slot. AC Milan, Celtic, Fulham, Ipswich Town and Wolves have shown interest.

Elsewhere, Liverpool are looking to sign a new centre-back in 2025 – regardless of whether Virgil van Dijk stays. Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is believed to be a player of interest.

Meanwhile, after reports that Luis Diaz almost left for Barcelona in the summer, it is now believed that be hard to value him away from Anfield given his form under Slot, which has made it known that he is a key figure.

Salah is always productive despite the huge wage hikes