Jamie Carragher speculates that Liverpool may consider selling forward Mohamed Salah next summer, given that he has just two years left on his current contract with the club.
Salah has recently garnered attention from Al-Ittihad, who made a substantial bid exceeding £100 million, with significant add-ons, which was ultimately rejected by Liverpool.
Reports indicate that the Saudi Pro League club are now preparing an improved offer of £200 million in an attempt to entice Liverpool into parting ways with the Egyptian. However, the likelihood of the transfer taking place seems to diminish as the Saudi Pro League’s transfer window is set to close on Thursday.
Liverpool have already witnessed midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson make moves to Al-Ittihad and El-Ettifaq, respectively, earlier this summer. In addition to this, Roberto Firmino opted to join Al-Ahli after his contract with Anfield expired.
“Of course [you can imagine life without Salah] as before you know it his contract will be up,” Carragher told talkSPORT. “It’s less than two years now the season has started and he will be able to go on a free.
“I think the feeling among most Liverpool supporters is that we’ve maybe got him for one more season, rather let him go now at the start of a new season with no chance of bringing someone else in right away.
“And the fact that Liverpool have started well gives you hope that they make the top four. Could they really challenge (Manchester) City like they have done in the past? There’s still a big question mark above that.
“But I think for all parties it almost feels right next summer where Liverpool would get a substantial transfer fee, Liverpool would have Salah this season and give them a great opportunity of success, and then Liverpool have 12 months to think of someone – if there is anyone out there – who can replace him.”
The Sky Sports pundit said: “I think it’s always difficult to replace players of that quality. What you have to try and do is think how can we improve – not just in that position but can we use those funds improving different areas as well?
“So, Liverpool have different areas they can improve on, it would be difficult to get rid of Mo Salah straight away but great players come, great players go and you’ve got to move on.”
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