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Arne Slot is “extremely keen” on retaining forward Mohamed Salah at Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Ben Jacobs who exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

Salah reportedly attracted a substantial £150 million bid from Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad last summer on Deadline Day.

However, Liverpool couldn’t accept the offer due to the limited time left in the transfer window, which would have necessitated a four-month wait to secure a replacement.

Consequently, the 31-year-old remained at Anfield, continuing to shine with another impressive season.

The Egyptian has 24 goals and 13 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Reds who won the Carabao Cup back in February.

As their key attacker, Salah will turn 32 at the start of the upcoming season, prompting discussions about identifying his long-term successor, especially considering his contract expires at the end of the following season.

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs said: “The consideration for Slot will be more about how he is going to deal with Trent Alexander-Arnold position-wise, and Liverpool naturally want him to extend [his contract]?

“In addition, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah – will they stay or go with Jurgen Klopp.

“Salah in particular, was he to be sold to Saudi Arabia, would generate – in likelihood – enough money for Liverpool to move quite aggressively in the summer market.

“But of course, Slot and many in the Liverpool hierarchy would also be extremely keen on keeping Salah.”

Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah were seen exchanging heated words on the touchline during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with West Ham United.

Salah was not included in Liverpool’s starting XI for the match at the London Stadium, with Klopp opting for Harvey Elliott, Cody Gakpo, and Luis Diaz in attack instead.

When Salah was eventually brought on in the second half, along with Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez, just moments before Michail Antonio scored the equalizer for West Ham, tensions flared between Salah and Klopp.

The Egyptian could be seen gesturing towards the Liverpool manager, prompting Nunez to intervene and separate the two.

Liverpool were unable to secure a victory in Saturday’s match, with Antonio’s late header salvaging a point for David Moyes’ side.

Salah declined to disclose further details about the incident as he left the London Stadium.

“There is going to be fire today if I speak,” Salah offered before walking away from the assembled media.

Asked about the incident himself, Klopp said: “We spoke about it in the dressing room but it’s done for me.

That’s it.”

Asked if it was resolved for Salah as well, Klopp added: “It was my impression, yes.”

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