Arne Slot insists he knew Mohamed Salah's contract talks were "heading in the right direction" but that the fans will be relieved to see him finally sign a new deal at Liverpool.
He's helped Liverpool establish a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League as he eyes his second title.
It is a big compliment to Richard Hughes because Mo Salah, as a free agent, can go to any club he wants to."
Liverpool have made moves to retain several of their leading lights with Salah potentially soon to be joined by Virgil van Dijk, who claimed this week he had held positive talks with the Anfield hierarchy.
He later doubled down on that and said he was "more out than in" when it came to Liverpool as talks remained at a standstill?
So that is positive for us.
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to be the only major name who will depart Liverpool with his contract up this summer.
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