Liverpool latest: Cut-price transfer eyed as Mohamed Salah 'increasingly likely' to leave
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The future of Mohamed Salah continues to dominate headlines heading into the final three months of the campaignWhatever the outcome of Liverpool's season, significant decisions will need to be taken this summer. Despite a summer of spending that reached £450million, Arne Slot and the hierarchy still have considerable work to do in the next transfer window.In addition to new arrivals with the Reds needing to strengthen their wide positions, there could be multiple departures with Mohamed Salah's situation continuing to attract speculation - despite the Egyptian penning fresh terms last year.READ MORE: Liverpool winger completes unexpected transfer as deal agreedREAD MORE: Arne Slot knows what's coming as Liverpool left to rue Arsenal's Champions League luckAlongside the 33-year-old's most recent statement on his situation, we also examine the Reds potentially losing another player for a cut-price sum.Salah transfer updateIt's been quite the transformation for Salah at Anfield following his December outburst when his short-term Liverpool future was thrown into doubt after he was omitted for three successive fixtures.More than two months after accusing the club of using him as a scapegoat for their difficulties and asserting he and Slot had "no relationship," the Egyptian has been restored to favour under the Dutchman, with fewer than 18 months remaining on his contract.Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source.
As Liverpool's top earner, it will undoubtedly require a monumental proposal to secure his Anfield departure.Curtis Jones potential exitThe midfielder may be Liverpool's sole homegrown player in the squad, but he was reportedly on the brink of departing his boyhood club during the closing days of the January transfer window following interest from Inter Milan. Like Salah, his contract also expires in the summer of 2027.Whilst he ultimately stayed at the club, his playing time diminished in matches against Manchester City and Sunderland, where he accumulated just 20 combined minutes.Having failed to progress from squad player to guaranteed starter, the 25-year-old may begin contemplating his future as his contract runs down at the conclusion of next season.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageAccording to Corriere dello Sport, his expiring deal is anticipated to prompt Inter to launch a second bid to secure him in a cut-price transfer. Jones' elevation into the England senior squad occurred last year but he has slipped out of contention in recent squads owing to a shortage of regular starts at club level.A determination to revive his international career could see him weighing up a departure, but it remains to be seen whether Liverpool would sanction a sale of their homegrown talent.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.