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Liverpool latest: Reds 'won't stand in star's way' as Mohamed Salah exit claim is made

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We examine some of the headlines related to Anfield.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk sets new record but Liverpool team-mate told he's 'best player'READ MORE: Mohamed Salah 'replacements' as Liverpool given three names including Everton starPotential sale of Mohamed SalahJust a few months ago, Salah signed a new Liverpool contract that would keep him at the club until 2027. Nonetheless, it's a probable scenario, according to former Liverpool goalkeeper David James, who believes there's a situation that would benefit both parties in the event of Salah's departure.Speaking to GOAL, the former England international explained: "Liverpool didn't have to sign Mo Salah and Mo Salah didn't have to sign for Liverpool.



I mean, in the end, the deal that he signed would have been right for both parties."And I think if there came a time, and I know Liverpool aren't unique in this, but most of the reasoning behind signing players will be the numbers they're producing. So you could envisage a situation where Mo's numbers aren't what Liverpool need."And if there were a potential suitor somewhere else, then I'm sure with conversation, because Mo does have a say in it, that Liverpool would be willing to let him go.

"I think there would be a situation where, through conversation because I know the dialogue with Liverpool is always really good, that the two parties would sit down and discuss the future," he added."However, if Mo starts doing what Liverpool would like him to do and Mo I'm sure would like to do and starts scoring loads of goals, then their hand could be forced by a potential suitor, because whatever club is interested, Saudi logically as they're the ones with the money, they may make an offer that Liverpool can't refuse."Andy Robertson's futureAndy Robertson returned to the starting line-up earlier this month, ending Milos Kerkez's nine-match league run. "I think from how he has served Liverpool in his career, I think it will more be a case of Liverpool giving him the option.