Following the news that Mohamed Salah has put pen to paper on a fresh Liverpool deal, Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have reportedly turned their focus towards signing another Anfield star.
Salah signs new deal, Van Dijk next
The panic was officially over last week when Liverpool’s Egyptian King was seen sat on his throne at the home of his iconic reign, having signed a new two-year deal. Clubs tried to go in pursuit of his signature, but Salah always wanted Liverpool and, eventually, any complications in negotiations were solved. Now two wins away from Premier League glory with Salah sealed, Virgil van Dijk looks likely to make sure that the good news keeps coming by signing a new deal of his own.
Meanwhile, Salah was just as delighted as those around Anfield after signing his deal – telling Liverpool’s social media channels: “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also we had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.
“It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I had the best years in my career. I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here.
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“I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together. Keep supporting us and we’ll give it our best, and hopefully in the future we’re going to win more trophies.”
However, whilst both Salah and Van Dijk are set to stay put, the same can’t be said for another Anfield star amid interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr readying Luis Diaz bid
According to reports in Spain, Al-Nassr are now readying a bid worth €60m (£52m) to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool this summer. The Colombian has been in superb form as of late, but with just two years left on his current deal at 28 years old it remains to be seen whether those in Merseyside decide to cash in on his talents this summer.
Throughout the current campaign, the former Porto winger has often been among those in Liverpool’s frontline criticised – if it’s not Salah taking responsibility, their forwards have struggled. However, after scoring twice in two games, Diaz has sent a reminder of his quality at exactly the right time.
Arne Slot has been the benefactor of that quality at times this season just as Jurgen Klopp was in the past. The latter wasn’t shy in recognising that quality either, describing Diaz as “insane” in 2022.
