Slot urges Salah to extend Liverpool contract amid Saudi interest

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has publicly urged Mohamed Salah to sign a new contract with the club, emphasizing the team's desire to retain their star player amidst ongoing speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Saudi sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal expressed the nation's interest in bringing Salah to the Saudi Pro League, calling him a 'big prize.' Salah's current contract expires in June, and while Liverpool previously rejected a £150 million bid from Al Ittihad, concerns grow that he could leave for nothing if no agreement is reached. Slot acknowledged the high demand for Salah but stressed that he hopes the forward will make a decision favorable for both his career and Liverpool. Alongside Salah, captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold are also out of contract this summer, compounding the uncertainty at Anfield. Salah has indicated he feels 'far away' from a new deal, heightening speculation about his future.