Mohamed Salah has got Liverpool fans speculating after sharing a cryptic photo with team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool duo had both started the season with one year left on their contracts, but only Salah has put pen to paper so far.
Alongside team-mate Virgil van Dijk, Salah extended his stay earlier this month, leaving Alexander-Arnold as the only big-name star in the Liverpool ranks to be out of contract this season. It comes after intense rumours linking the right-back to a Real Madrid switch following the expiration of his deal.
However, a social media post from Salah has got Liverpool fans questioning whether the seemingly Real Madrid-bound star might be about to perform a U-turn and agree to fresh terms at Anfield instead. Posing for a snap at the Reds’ training ground, Salah posted a selfie of himself and Alexander-Arnold with huge grins on their face.
Hypothesising about the meaning behind the photo, @NormieJP wrote on X: “Mo shared this photo 3 days after the game. Is this some kind of hint?? Pleaseeeee Trent.”
@LFCRhezzay_ said: “MO???? WHAT ARE YOU TELLING US?”
@adil_007_ added: “SALAH SELFIE WITH TRENT THREE DAYS AFTER THE GAME???? IS HE FINALLY PUTTING THE PEN ON THE PAPER????”
But, while it might seem like a Salah is teasing a potential Alexander-Arnold contract extension, it’s likely the forward is merely rectifying an error he was called out for over the weekend. That’s because Salah has often posted an immediate post-match selfie with Liverpool’s winning goalscorers this season, but eagle-eyed fans spotted the 32-year-old didn’t share a picture with Alexander-Arnold after the Englishman scored the winner against Leicester City on Sunday.
When asked by Sky Sports about his contract situation following the Leicester win, Alexander-Arnold replied: “I’ve said all season I’m not going to speak on my situation. I’m not going to go into details. But days like these are always special. Scoring goals, winning games and being close to winning titles are special moments that will live with me forever. I’m glad to be part of it.”
On the adulation from the travelling Liverpool supporters, he said: “[Virgil van Dijk] pushed me to the front to soak it in to get close and personal – the away fans are amazing. They’ve pushed us every game. They helped us win the game. As much as we do it for ourselves and our families, we do it for the fans. They’re the ones who spend the money and travel to games, it’s the least they deserve. To be so close to winning a league title – a first one in front of fans, which is what we’re missing – is very special.”
Liverpool could be crowned Premier League champions tonight (Wednesday), should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace. If not, they’ll secure a second title in five years with a win at home to Tottenham on Sunday.
