Liverpool: 254-game star now 'expected to stay' at Anfield

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is expected to stay at Anfield despite ‘one or two murmurings’ that he could exit before the summer transfer window closes, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has already seen a key member of his frontline leave this month, with Sadio Mane joining Bayern Munich for up to £35million, and there are doubts over where Salah’s long-term future lies.

Salah only has 12 months remaining on his £225,000-per-week deal, resulting in question marks over whether Liverpool will be forced to cash-in on his services before the September 1 transfer deadline.

The 30-year-old is reportedly looking to more than double his money by securing a fresh contract worth £500,000-per-week, meaning he would comfortably become the highest-earner in the Merseyside giants’ history.

But, according to the Mirror, Liverpool are unlikely to meet Salah’s demands and it is becoming increasingly likely that he will depart as a free agent at the end of the upcoming campaign.

The report suggests Liverpool owners FSG are unwilling to break the wage structure the club have long had in place in order to keep the 83-cap Egypt international on their books.

However, in an interview with FourFourTwo, Salah insisted that negotiations over a new contract are not solely focused on securing a significant pay increase.

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Crook believes Liverpool will not look to sign any more attacking stars unless Salah leaves the club before the transfer window slams shut.

The talkSPORT reporter is confident that the former Chelsea man will remain with Klopp’s charges for another 12 months at a minimum.

Crook told GIVEMESPORT: “I don’t think they’re