A Sky reporter suggests that a significant hurdle might be removed, potentially opening the door for a new Salah deal.

Salah Edges Closer to New Liverpool Deal as Major Obstacle Clears

Liverpool fans are still eagerly awaiting confirmation on whether Mohamed Salah will extend his stay at Anfield. However, a new report from mainland Europe suggests that a key barrier to an agreement may now be removed.

With under three months left on his current contract, Salah—alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk—faces an uncertain future, potentially leaving Merseyside at the end of the season. While Alexander-Arnold’s expected move to Real Madrid seems inevitable, Van Dijk recently hinted at ‘progress’ in his contract talks, raising hopes that he may remain part of Arne Slot’s squad for the 2025/26 season.

Salah Open to Pay Cut for Liverpool Stay

According to European journalist Sacha Tavolieri via SkySport.ch, Salah is determined to continue at Liverpool and has made unexpected financial concessions. The 32-year-old is reportedly willing to accept a slight salary reduction to secure a long-term extension, even rejecting lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia that would have dramatically increased his earnings.

Initially, FSG had not planned to offer Salah a new deal, but with uncertainty surrounding Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, the club’s hierarchy reportedly felt a renewal for their third-highest all-time goalscorer would send a strong message to the fans.

Path Cleared for New Deal

Liverpool have until June 30 to finalize a contract extension before Salah becomes a free agent. His willingness to lower his current £350,000-per-week wage—particularly in the face of staggering £3.5m-per-week Saudi offers—demonstrates his strong desire to remain at Anfield.

Although Salah has been in a slight dip in form, scoring just twice in his last seven matches (both penalties), securing his presence for another season or two would be a significant boost for Liverpool. If wage demands were the primary obstacle to a renewal, his reported flexibility on that front could be the key to sealing a new deal.

Should both Salah and Van Dijk sign extensions—and Liverpool go on to win the Premier League—there could be plenty to celebrate at Anfield in the coming weeks.