We are far away – Mohamed Salah admits Liverpool contract talks are stalling

Mohamed Salah said a conclusion to his contract situation was still “far away” after his latest star showing for Liverpool in their 5-0 victory at West Ham.

The Egypt forward, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored one goal and set up two others in the win that put the Reds eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Asked afterwards if he was hoping to be able to give some good news soon with regard to his contract, Salah told Sky Sports: “No, we are far away from that.

“I don’t want to put something in the media and people start saying stuff, but nothing really moved on.

“But now I’m focused on the team, hopefully we win the Premier League.”

Salah, scorer of 17 goals 18 league appearances this season, as well as producing 13 assists, was also asked about individual targets, and said: “The only thing on my mind is I want Liverpool to win the league and I just want to be part of that.

“That’s the only thing I’ve really focused on since the beginning of the season. So I will do my best for the team to win a trophy.

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