Mohamed Salah's contract situation continues to dominate the Liverpool conversation

Alan Shearer has declared that he would love Mo Salah to sign a new Liverpool deal(Image: Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Premier League icon Alan Shearer says he wants Mohamed Salah to sign a new Liverpool contract as much as the supporters.

The Liverpool record-breaker has one goal in the Champions League and four assists, with two coming during Tuesday's nights 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

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The attacker posted a cryptic message on social media in light of his Anfield heroics at the weekend, with speculation continuing to swirl over his future on Merseyside.

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"He's not slowing down, is he?," Newcastle United legend Shearer said.

Liverpool fans will be praying that he signs a new contract here.

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"I hope he stays as much as the Liverpool fans do, he's great for the club, great for the Premier League - still got so much to offer."

Salah's social media post sent shockwaves through the Liverpool fan base with the prospect of losing the forward on a free transfer in the summer.

Salah's effort against Brighton saw him move into the top 10 all-time Premier League goalscorers - leapfrogging Reds icon Robbie Fowler.

The threat of losing the 32-year-old to Saudi Arabia has been an increasing prospect since Al-Ittihad lodged interest in the summer of 2023.

The Saudi Pro League giants launched an eye-watering verbal bid in the region of £150million, which was rejected.

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However this week, talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs has claimed that Al-Hilal are looking to land Salah ahead of the Club World Cup in the summer.

So they could in theory try and sign Salah between June 1 and 10, which means they're looking at him for not just the Saudi Pro League but for the Club World Cup."


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