Salah's blunt answers embarrass the Liverpool hierarchy whenever he is asked about progress on a new contract without fail.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah says he is “far away” from being able to provide a positive update on his contract situation. The Athletic reported in early December that Liverpool had made an opening contract offer to the 32-year-old,

"Surely with his phenomenal form they must give him what he wants," is the mournful cry I hear from Liverpool fans. We do not know the details but what if he was wanting a four-year deal for his security and Liverpool were only offering one year?