Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is having a spectacular season, scoring his 20th goal in a recent 5-0 victory against West Ham, contributing significantly to the team's run as they lead the Premier League table by eight points. Despite his individual success, the Egyptian winger revealed that he is "far away" from signing a new contract, raising concerns among fans about his future with the club (BBC).

The 32-year-old player highlighted his focus on team success over personal negotiations. "The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league, and I want to be part of that," Salah stated, emphasizing the team's need to remain humble and focused as they strive for the title.

Salah's remarkable performance has seen him involved in 52 goals so far this season, 29 of which are goals while 23 are assists, making him the player with the highest goal involvement in Europe's top leagues in 2024. In his eight seasons at Liverpool, Salah has consistently scored over 20 goals each season, placing him among the elite in Premier League history. His current season's statistics are particularly noteworthy, as he has both scored and assisted in eight different league matches, surpassing previous records for any single campaign (BBC).

As the January transfer window approaches, Salah is eligible to negotiate with non-English clubs, sparking discussions about the future of not just him but also other key players like Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who also have contracts expiring. Manager Arne Slot, however, expressed confidence in his control over the players during training and games, stating, "I have control to a certain extent over them, from what I expect from them on the pitch."

Despite the ongoing contract uncertainties, former Liverpool star Danny Murphy believes Salah will ultimately stay at the club, suggesting that it is common for negotiations at this level to take time. "They’re just taking their time - these things do when you’re talking about huge amounts of money," he noted, underscoring Salah’s invaluable role as the team's leading player.

As Liverpool continues to perform strongly under new management and Salah remains a pivotal figure in their title quest, supporters remain hopeful that a resolution to the contract talks will soon be reached, ensuring that the star player remains at Anfield for years to come.