On Friday, months of speculation were finally laid to rest as Salah signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool.

"What it does for the Liverpool players, its not just the Liverpool players now, probably more future players and maybe players that Liverpool are looking to in the summer" said the former Reds defender.

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"I think the manager mentioned that in his press conference when you're speaking to players now as they will be and agents over these next few months, it's always helpful to say Mo Salah is still at the club next season."

When asked whether Salah's new deal would persuade Virgil van Dijk to stay, the pundit added: "Maybe but I think there might be some news on Virgil van Dijk next week!

I think that the fact the Mo Salah news came out, maybe not trying to do two players on one day and maybe steal the thunder of either of the players.

Mo Salah had his moment a few day ago and I'm sure that will be the case with Virgil van Dijk next week."

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Liverpool.com says: Losing either Salah or Van Dijk would’ve been a misstep for Liverpool