Arne Slot has said the club are keen for Salah to stay beyond this summer, insisting he is not surprised by interest in the player from Saudi Arabia.

Exploring Mohamed Salah’s Contract Standoff with LiverpoolMohamed Salah’s ongoing contract negotiations with Liverpool have become a central narrative in what is otherwise a standout season for

Rodrygo is perhaps not yet at Salah's level, but he's close and more importantly, he's almost a decade younger. Liverpool should see the 24-year-old winger as their number one option to replace Salah. With the Reds, Rodrygo could continue to blossom into his prime years and become a core piece for the foreseeable future.

Speaking to press ahead of Saturday’s challenging trip to Bournemouth, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was asked to respond to comments from Saudi Arabian sports minister, who had said he wants Mohamed Salah to play in his country’s league: “He [Salah] has been doing so well for so many years that everyone probably wants him.