Mo Salah's farewell message gives Arne Slot plenty to consider ahead of transfer window
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah has been a goal and assist machine for Liverpool over the yearsMohamed Salah final message to Liverpool before leaving for AFCON has given Arne Slot plenty to think about ahead of the transfer window. Following some lengthy discussions, Salah was reinstated in the team and provided one assist as the Reds beat Brighton 2-0 on December 13.This assist saw Salah climb to 277 goal contributions for the club, which is more than any other player has managed in Premier League history.
The Egyptian winger made this fact known on social media as he left Anfield for AFCON, highlighting the many things Slot may have to consider as January approaches.READ MORE: Liverpool fans make Mohamed Salah feelings clear as injury forces Arne Slot into changeREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher issues passionate plea to Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool transfer theorySalah's contributions to Liverpool cannot be understated, with many of these goals leading to success and silverware. Since he joined in 2017, the 33-year-old has scored 250 goals and assisted 117 times in 421 appearances.Two Premier League titles, one Champions League and a host of domestic cups now live in Salah's trophy cabinet on Merseyside and it seems like the veteran footballer is still planning to contribute.The Brighton fixture could have been Salah's final game for the club following his bitter dispute with Slot.
This recent act of heroism highlights the player's impact for both club and country with Salah digging Liverpool out of a hole on many occasions.The winger's seniority in the dressing room could also prove a costly loss midway through a season with the Reds currently fighting for a Champions League spot.Fans would likely be disappointed to see the cult hero leave Anfield with many sharing their joy at Salah's goal contribution record on social media. With just nine so far this campaign, the drop-off has shown why Slot had demoted him to the bench and subsequently the duo's public fallout.Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly interested in securing Salah's services with a fee of £100million said to be the price for his departure.With much to consider over the next few weeks, Slot will make his decision as Salah continues to try and secure his first AFCON with Egypt.