Five Players Liverpool Can Use to Fund Eye-watering New Mohamed Salah Contract

Liverpool have once again been reminded why securing a contract extension for Mo Salah is essential to the club’s success.

In a recent match against Brighton, Mohamed Salah delivered a powerful, match-winning goal, reinforcing his importance to Liverpool.

The Egyptian forward cut inside on his left foot to score, sealing a 2-1 victory that pushed the Reds to the top of the Premier League standings.

With Salah’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, there has been little indication of an imminent extension. At 32, Salah is still performing at the peak of his abilities and is eager to remain in the Premier League. Starting in January, he will have the option to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.

To meet Salah’s reported £350,000 weekly salary— or even increase it—Liverpool may need to generate funds. Newsnow Liverpool examines potential player departures that could help raise the finances necessary to offer Salah a lucrative new deal.

Wataru Endo

Liverpool have consistently managed to offload fringe players for respectable fees, helping to streamline their squad. Despite finding it challenging to make a significant impact under Arne Slot, Endo still has two and a half years left on his contract.

The Reds could potentially recover a substantial portion of the £12 million they invested to acquire the defensive midfielder from Stuttgart in the summer of 2023. Such a return could contribute significantly toward funding Salah’s contract extension.

Joe Gomez

Gomez, like Endo, is considered a fringe player within the squad. Currently, he ranks as the fourth-choice for the center-back role. With Conor Bradley’s rise, Gomez is no longer the second option for the right-back position, while Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas cover the left-back role.

Although Gomez is valuable in meeting the homegrown player quota, he may be Liverpool’s most expendable option if the club aims to generate a significant transfer fee.

Harvey Elliott

Selling Elliott would likely be an unpopular decision due to his status as a fan favorite at Anfield.

However, with Salah staying and limited opportunities for a consistent role in the central midfield where he often played under Jurgen Klopp, the 21-year-old may need to seek regular playtime elsewhere.

Liverpool could secure a substantial fee for Elliott, likely in the £30m-40m range, especially considering Arsenal’s recent sale of a similar player, Emile Smith Rowe, for a comparable amount.

Tyler Morton

Liverpool’s academy has produced several players ready for consistent senior-level football, though they may not yet be fit to play a major role under Arne Slot.

Among them is Morton, who has performed exceptionally well in the Championship and could readily find a place in a lower-half Premier League team.

The 22-year-old midfielder has the potential to bring in a considerable fee for Liverpool.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Channeling all of Alexander-Arnold’s wages into Salah’s new contract? Definitely. With the right-back’s future at Liverpool uncertain amid serious interest from Real Madrid and no signs of a new deal on the horizon, it is crucial that Liverpool ensure they retain Salah.

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