FSG Sent Clear Mohamed Salah Contract Message as Manchester City Chase Liverpool Target

Liverpool face a significant decision regarding the future of their star player Mohamed Salah. His stellar performance in their recent victory over Aston Villa provided a morale boost, propelling Liverpool confidently into the international break.

Currently, Liverpool hold a strong position as the international break begins. The team sits five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, benefiting from a weekend where results largely went their way.

Manager Arne Slot’s team secured a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, just hours after Manchester City suffered a 2-1 loss to Brighton.

The Reds’ advantage grew even further on Sunday when another title rival, Arsenal, dropped points with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool have now won nine of their 11 league matches under Slot this season, keeping six clean sheets along the way.

Liverpool’s season is progressing smoothly, and the break provides time to regroup ahead of their next match, where they will travel to face bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

The Reds are hopeful that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be fit to return after his recent injury against Aston Villa. Until then, here are the latest developments surrounding the club.

FSG Sent Mohamed Salah Contract Message

On Saturday night, Mohamed Salah stole the spotlight, setting up Darwin Nunez’s opening goal and later sealing the win with a decisive counter-attack.

With 14 goal contributions in the Premier League, more than any other player, many now consider him the best player in the world right now.

This discussion takes on added significance as Salah’s current contract is set to end in June. Earning £350,000 per week, he is Liverpool’s highest-paid player by a significant margin.

However, some reports suggest that Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), may struggle to offer new contracts not only to Salah but also to Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk.

In response, Liverpool fans made their stance clear with a banner displayed on Saturday, reading: “FSG, he fires a bow, now give him his dough.”

Manchester City Chase Liverpool Target

Liverpool believed they had secured Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad over the summer, but the Spanish star ultimately chose to stay in San Sebastian. However, he may have since reconsidered his decision.

Reports suggest that Manchester City are now pursuing Zubimendi in the January transfer window, viewing him as a suitable replacement for the injured Rodri.

They are reportedly prepared to meet his €60 million (£50 million) release clause and are optimistic about persuading him to depart from his hometown club.

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