Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has been tipped to follow Lionel Messi's lead and head to MLS when his time at Anfield comes to an end, with a former co-worker suggesting a move to California

Understandably, given his importance to Liverpool scoring goals, fans are growing tetchy about the potential of facing life after Salah a lot sooner than hoped. But speaking on TalkSPORT, Keown claims that the 32-year-old is not going anywhere and will likely sign a three-year contract extension.

Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabia earlier than expected this summer after FIFA introduced a dramatic rule change over transfers. It’s looking increasingly likely the Egyptian star will depart Anfield this summer, having still failed to agree an extension to his current contract.

Newly approved Fifa regulations mean Saudi club could try to sign Salah at the start of June before Club World Cup

If this is Mohamed Salah’s final season at Liverpool, he is going out in style. The Egypt striker scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool and his 22nd in all competitions this season to help Arne Slot’s team secure a place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 win against Lille.

Mohamed Salah’s 35th-minute strike in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town at Anfield took the Egyptian king to 19 goals in 22 league matches this season. It was also his 176th goal in the league which moves him past Arsenal legend Thierry Henry (175) in the Premier League’s all-time goal scoring chart to seventh place.

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Mohamed Salah is widely expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the season with Al-Hilal the frontrunners to secure his signature after the Saudi club sold Neymar

According to a report out of Egypt, negotiations have been difficult with the club’s proposed multi-year extension for the superstar involving a lowered wage.