Liverpool Encouraged as Salah Reportedly Willing to Take Pay Cut in Contract Talks
Liverpool may be edging closer to securing Mohamed Salah’s future, with a new report suggesting the star forward is open to accepting reduced wages to remain at Anfield.
With under three months left on his current contract, Salah joins Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as key players yet to commit their futures. While Alexander-Arnold is rumored to be heading to Real Madrid and Van Dijk has confirmed that talks are progressing, the latest development on Salah offers renewed hope for fans.
Salah Ready to Sacrifice Wages
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri via skysport.ch, Salah has shown a willingness to take a pay cut in order to stay with Liverpool—something club executives hadn’t anticipated. Despite interest from Saudi clubs offering up to £3.5 million per week, Salah is prioritizing a long-term extension at Liverpool over a massive payday. He is reportedly ready to earn less than his current £350,000-per-week salary.
Liverpool Reconsidering Their Position
Initially, Liverpool’s ownership group, FSG, wasn’t planning on offering Salah a new contract. But with uncertainty around other key players, they now view retaining Salah as a critical move—both for stability and squad morale. As Liverpool’s third all-time top scorer, Salah’s value extends beyond just goals.
Race Against Time
The club has until June 30 to secure a new deal before Salah becomes a free agent. His readiness to accept a lower salary could remove one of the major obstacles in negotiations.
Although Salah’s recent form has dipped—scoring only twice in his last seven games, both from penalties—his overall contribution remains vital. Securing his future, along with Van Dijk’s, could set the stage for a strong finish to the season, especially if Liverpool stays in the hunt for the Premier League title.
