Liverpool ‘expect Mohamed Salah to stay this summer’ despite his outburst at outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp… with the star giving ‘no indication of wanting to leave’ amid Saudi interest

Liverpool are reportedly confident Mohamed Salah will stay at the club next season, despite continued interest in the Egyptian international from Saudi Arabia.

Salah’s future has been the source of speculation with the 31-year-old entering the final year of his contract.

The Liverpool forward raised further doubts over his future after a spat with outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp on Saturday.

Salah, who had been dropped for the game against West Ham, was seen arguing with Klopp before being introduced as a second half substitute.

He later told reporters ‘If I speak, there will be fire’ when walking through the mixed zone after the 2-2 draw.

Mohamed Salah argued Jurgen Klopp on the touchline as he prepared to come on for Liverpool during their 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday

According to The Athletic, Liverpool bosses are still planning on Salah being part of the squad next season, with the club fully expecting him to stay this summer.

Salah has reportedly given ‘no indication of wanting to exit’, while there was claimed to be ‘no suggestion of internal concern’ following his outburst at Klopp.

The 31-year-old is Liverpool’s top scorer this season with 24 goals in 41 matches, including 17 in the Premier League.

Salah has been a driving force behind their push for success in four competitions this season.

Liverpool lifted the Carabao Cup in Klopp’s final season, but their hopes in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League were dashed by a dip in form in recent weeks.

Salah’s future will be one of the major decisions facing Arne Slot, with the Feyenoord boss expected to appointed as Liverpool’s new manager.

Slot has been targeted to succeed Klopp following a thorough search for a successor led by Michael Edwards, the CEO of Football at owners Fenway Sports Group.

He will join a new structure under Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes.

Salah is among the stars set to enter the final year of their contract next season, along with captain Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Salah’s future will be one of the big decisions facing incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot

The Egyptian international has long been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with a reported fee of £150million having been touted.

Speaking after Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Merseyside derby last week, ex-Reds defend Jamie Carragher suggested Liverpool face a big decision over Salah’s future.

‘Mo Salah has looked a shadow of himself, especially after his injury,’ Carragher said. 

‘He is Liverpool’s legend, superstar, one of the all-time greats but he’s been so far off it.

‘I think there is a real discussion with the new manager coming in what the future holds for Mo Salah as he’s only got a year left.’