Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool contract situation will only become a major issue if it is not resolved by the summer transfer window, according to James Pearce.

The Lowdown: Concern over Salah’s future

The 29-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable season to date, carrying the Reds at times and scoring 23 goals, in all competitions.

Salah is currently on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt and is already being missed, with Jurgen Klopp’s side drawing 0-0 at home to Arsenal on Thursday night.

The forward’s current Liverpool deal expires in the summer of 2023, and with a new contract not yet agreed, there is understandable concern regarding his future.

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The Latest: Pearce provides key update

Speaking in a Q&A for The Athletic after the Arsenal game, Pearce gave his verdict on Salah, saying he hopes a deal can be agreed sooner rather than later, even if he couldn’t confirm it:

“As for Salah, I understand the concern as he’s so incredible you want the contract sorted asap. However, I’ve said and written a few times that I only think it becomes a major headache if we get to April/May and it’s still unresolved. Then you’ve got the alarming prospect of him entering his final year.

“I don’t go along with those saying ‘just give him whatever he wants’. That’s no way to run a business. It’s a process of negotiation. Salah says he wants to stay and the LFC hierarchy say they are desperate to keep him so let’s hope a compromise can be reached soon. Trying to replace Salah would be impossible.”

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The Verdict: Surely it will happen

The thought of Salah suddenly leaving Liverpool doesn’t bear thinking about, considering he is widely regarded as the world’s best player at the moment.

It is simply imperative that the Reds tie down the Egyptian King for many years to come, with his fitness levels and incredible drive meaning he should be able to play at the top well into his 30s.

While Liverpool shouldn’t necessarily bow down to a player’s wage demands, Salah is a special case and FSG would receive huge criticism if the Reds’ star man moved on because he was unhappy with the terms being offered.

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