Liverpool News: Mohamed Salah Urged to Depart Amid Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Transfer Regret Admission
Liverpool are already gearing up for the upcoming summer transfer window as they push to lock in a top-four spot in the Premier League, while uncertainty surrounds Mohamed Salah’s long-term future at the club.
The Reds are focusing on clinching a Champions League qualification spot in the closing stages of the current season. Despite an up-and-down campaign for the reigning Premier League title holders—following their high-profile signings from last summer—the experience could set them up well for the future. Many of Liverpool’s key new additions are expected to step up in their second year at Anfield, though further squad improvements are still needed.
Mohamed Salah is set to dominate headlines about his next move as he heads into the final 12 months of his contract. The veteran forward publicly criticized manager Arne Slot earlier this season after being benched, and he’s been repeatedly connected with a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League.
In this roundup from Daily Star Sport, we look at some of the biggest talking points around the club.
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has weighed in on Salah’s situation, arguing that the Egyptian star should leave Liverpool. Even though the 33-year-old remains influential under Slot—albeit without matching his goal-scoring numbers from prior seasons—Van der Vaart believes the time is right for a departure.
Speaking to Sky Bet, Van der Vaart said: “Looking at Mohamed Salah and his role on the pitch, he’s lost that extra half-yard of pace due to age. Compare that to Virgil van Dijk, where age matters less for a defender.
“Having a huge name and star player like Salah can sometimes create issues for both the individual and the manager. If a coach expects certain things from him and they aren’t delivered, benching him is fair—but because it’s Mohamed Salah, it turns into a major distraction, with every press conference dominated by questions about him. It might be the best outcome for everyone if Salah moves on somewhere else this summer.”