Salah's Liverpool future in the balance amid renewed contract talks

According to sources close to the situation, Mohamed Salah is currently engaged in intensive contract negotiations with Liverpool, with a much-improved offer on the table from the club.

His current contract is set to expire at the end of this season, and although there have been growing hints throughout the year that he could be leaving, it now seems there is renewed hope among Liverpool supporters.

The latest discussions reportedly involve terms that would make the Egyptian right winger one of the highest-paid players in the club's history.

An insider familiar with the negotiations said: "There have been significant developments in talks, and the offer that Liverpool has put forward is much more attractive than any previous deal proposed. It's clear the club values him highly and is doing everything to ensure he remains part of the team."

Despite these encouraging signs, reports out of Spain have added a twist to the story, linking Trent Alexander-Arnold's possible departure to Salah's contract situation.

Sources suggest that the Merseyside club's approach to salary restructuring, potentially linked to the defender's exit, has played a role in freeing up funds to offer Salah a more lucrative deal.

While Liverpool fans remain on edge, the interlinking of these two high-profile players' futures has raised concerns about potential departures from the club.