Transfer Talk: Salah inching closer to Liverpool extension

Mohamed Salah is reportedly moving closer to extending his stay at Liverpool.

The Egyptian winger was heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer transfer window, with Al-Ittihad having bids in excess of £100million rejected.

But according to Football Transfers in conjunction with Anfield Watch, Salah is open to a contract renewal with his current deal set to expire in 2025.

The 31-year-old's apparent shift in thinking will be a huge boost for the Reds as they target a second Premier League title — and also means they will not have to draw up plans to find a suitable replacement.

Salah has enjoyed a superb start to the season, scoring 14 goals and registering eight assists in his first 20 top-flight matches.

The ex-Chelsea flyer's final appearance before jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations saw him bag a brace and tee up Cody Gakpo in a 4-2 victory over Newcastle.

Salah's incredible form would have made him another statement signing by the Saudi Pro League but it seems the cash-rich division have already earmarked a new high-profile target.

Rudy Galetti reports Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, 32, remains a primary option and he is said to be open to evaluating the possibility of a transfer.

In other news

According to the Standard, Manchester United are keen to make Crystal Palace star Michael Olise one of the first signings of the Jim Ratcliffe era.

Chelsea are willing to let 39-year-old defender Thiago Silva leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, say Football Insider.

Crystal Palace are interested in Eddie Nketiah, reports transfer expert Ben Jacobs, but Arsenal will not sanction a deal unless a suitable replacement can be found.