Saudi Pro League chiefs reportedly believe they are "being used" by Mohamed Salah as they try to sign him and Liverpool attempt to extend his deal.
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According to the i Paper, there is growing belief in the Saudi Pro League that the Egyptian will stay at Liverpool – even though the 32-year-old would be the 'perfect signing' for the division.
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A senior advisor to the Saudi Pro League told The i Paper: “There is a feeling we are being used in contract negotiations this time. We want him, that is no secret. But we are getting less indication from the player that he is even considering moving here. Liverpool are flying this season and he is scoring goals like he was five years ago again.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Salah said at the turn of the year that he and Liverpool are "far away" in terms of a contract extension and despite being 'buoyed' by his public admittance that he may depart Anfield, faith in a Saudi transfer is reportedly 'dwindling'. The report adds that Al-Hilal are offering the ex-Roma star £65 million ($81m) for two seasons but whether he will accept remains to be seen.
AFPWHAT NEXT?
There is just a few short months for Salah, who is reportedly valuing personal accolades more as he puts together a superb goalscoring season, to sign a new Liverpool deal.