**Liverpool Handed Major Boost in Salah Contract Talks as Star Reportedly Open to Pay Cut**
Liverpool supporters may have reason to feel hopeful as contract negotiations with Mohamed Salah take a promising turn. With Salah’s current contract set to expire in less than three months, the uncertainty surrounding his future has been a major talking point. He is not alone—Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold also face contract uncertainty, making this summer a potentially defining one for the club.
Amid ongoing speculation, a report from European journalist Sacha Tavolieri—published via *skysport.ch*—claims that Salah is prepared to make a surprising financial concession to remain at Anfield. The 32-year-old Egyptian international is reportedly open to accepting a pay cut to secure a new deal with the club. This willingness to reduce his current £350,000-per-week salary has caught Liverpool executives off guard, as many expected salary demands to be a major obstacle.
Salah’s decision is particularly notable considering the lucrative offers he has received from clubs in Saudi Arabia, reportedly offering him as much as £3.5 million per week. Despite those eye-watering figures, Salah appears more committed to continuing his legacy at Liverpool than chasing a record-breaking payday. His preference is to stay on Merseyside, and he hopes to secure a longer-term agreement with the club—even if it means earning less than before.
Initially, Liverpool’s ownership group, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), had no intention of offering Salah a contract extension. However, with ongoing questions about the futures of Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, the club has reconsidered its stance. Retaining Salah could serve as a powerful statement of ambition and continuity, especially as the club transitions into a new era under manager Arne Slot.
Salah is Liverpool’s third all-time leading goalscorer, and while his recent form has been less than stellar—scoring only two goals in his last seven outings, both from the penalty spot—his value to the team goes far beyond just statistics. His leadership, experience, and status as a club icon make him a critical figure in the dressing room and on the pitch.
Liverpool now has until June 30 to finalize a new agreement before Salah becomes a free agent. The forward’s willingness to compromise on salary removes one of the major hurdles in the negotiation process. If the club can secure his signature and also retain Van Dijk, it could mark the beginning of a strong finish to the season—and potentially set the tone for future success under Slot.
