Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is edging closer to signing a new deal at Anfield, a source has confirmed.
Salah, alongside teammates Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is out of contract at the end of the season. While a source has told ESPN Real Madrid are “very optimistic” of landing Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, there has been optimism on Merseyside that Van Dijk and Salah will extend their stay at Anfield.
Van Dijk confirmed on Sunday that “progress” has been made in his own negations and a source has told ESPN that Liverpool are growing increasingly confident that Salah will also sign a new deal.
The Egypt international has enjoyed a fine individual season, registering 32 goals and 22 assists in all competitions this term to help Liverpool build up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Salah is understood to be very happy on Merseyside and has repeatedly voiced his love for the club.
Speaking back in December, Salah said: “You know now I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this … I love the fans. The fans love me.”
