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title: "Liverpool: Echo journalist makes ‘concern behind the scenes’ claim involving Mohamed Salah"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-03-31T16:35:51Z"
modified: "2022-03-31T16:35:51Z"
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# Liverpool: Echo journalist makes ‘concern behind the scenes’ claim involving Mohamed Salah

**Speaking in a[Liverpool Q&A](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-manchester-city-23552473), journalist Paul Gorst has shared what he believes on Mohamed Salah’s contract situation at Anfield.**

### The Lowdown: Talks breakdown…

The Egyptian’s representatives and Liverpool officials recently[failed to reach any agreement](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1503752738139774982) over an extension to his current deal on Merseyside, throwing his future at the club into question.

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Salah’s contract, as things stand, is set to expire at the end of next season – giving the Reds just two transfer windows to either reach an agreement with the player or opt to sell him for a profit.

The African superstar has been a crucial player for manager Jurgen Klopp this season, standing out as Liverpool’s most threatening player by some distance, [leading the side in goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool) and just one assist from joining Trent Alexander-Arnold at the top of those charts too.

While Klopp has seemingly remained calm over Salah’s stand-off with Liverpool, Gorst has now made a claim that this surely cannot be the case inside the club.

### The Latest: Gorst makes behind the scenes claim…

Speaking in a [Q&A](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-transfer-manchester-city-23552473), when asked about a story which seemingly dominates most headlines coming out of Liverpool, Gorst explained:

*“Jurgen Klopp has always projected an air of calm about the situation but there must be some concern behind the scenes that the contract remains unsigned, surely?*

*“Clearly something isn’t right. I did believe it would be resolved without too much fuss up until a few weeks ago when his agent, Ramy Abbas, started acting the goat on Twitter with the laughing emojis.*

*“If Salah does want to stay, as he has repeatedly claimed publicly, then FSG have to make sure it happens. A Gini Wijnaldum repeat will not be tolerated by fans.”*

### The Verdict: Worrying times…

Having Salah at the club for just one more full season would truly be a nightmare scenario for Klopp.

Raking in [20 goals and ten assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool) this season, Salah eclipses every one of his teammates in terms of shots at goal per 90 [(4.3)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool) and also tops every one as Liverpool’s best all-round performer by match rating [(7.71, WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool)

Losing Salah would surely leave a gaping hole in Liverpool’s forward line, especially on a Bosman, with the ball now firmly being in FSG’s court to ensure he remains a key member of Klopp’s side for years to come.

***In other news: Journalist: Liverpool want to sign ‘incredible’ star after he blew away Anfield officials, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-italian-reporter-drops-midweek-raphinha-update/)***