The latest headlines surrounding the Premier League champions, including the future of Mohamed Salah
Fasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter
06:00, 19 Nov 2025
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Liverpool are inching closer to a return to Premier League action, with the reigning champions eager to get their season back on track. With just three days left before they host Nottingham Forest, their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City prior to the most recent international break is still fresh in memory.
The team’s morale seemed to be improving before their loss at the Etihad Stadium, which followed victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid. However, Arne Slot‘s side were outplayed in Manchester, casting a shadow over the glimmer of hope that had been shining on the Reds’ season.
Amidst a disappointing defence of their Premier League title, speculation surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future has intensified recently. The uncertain future of Andy Robertson has also become a talking point. We examine some of the headlines related to Anfield.
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Just a few months ago, Salah signed a new Liverpool contract that would keep him at the club until 2027. However, his dip in form has sparked rumours that the Egyptian’s tenure with Liverpool could end sooner than expected.
Finding a successor for the legendary winger will likely be on the agenda next summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a sale will be approved for the 33-year-old. Nonetheless, it’s a probable scenario, according to former Liverpool goalkeeper David James, who believes there’s a situation that would benefit both parties in the event of Salah’s departure.
Speaking to GOAL, the former England international explained: “Liverpool didn’t have to sign Mo Salah and Mo Salah didn’t have to sign for Liverpool. I mean, in the end, the deal that he signed would have been right for both parties.
Mohamed Salah has not been at his frightening best for Liverpool so far this season.
“And I think if there came a time, and I know Liverpool aren’t unique in this, but most of the reasoning behind signing players will be the numbers they’re producing. So you could envisage a situation where Mo’s numbers aren’t what Liverpool need.
“And if there were a potential suitor somewhere else, then I’m sure with conversation, because Mo does have a say in it, that Liverpool would be willing to let him go. Under contract, I don’t think I could see a situation where Mo’s going to hang around just to get paid.”
Salah rejected the temptation of the Saudi Pro League in 2023 but James reckons another substantial bid from the Middle East could prove irresistible for the Reds regarding their veteran star. “I think there would be a situation where, through conversation because I know the dialogue with Liverpool is always really good, that the two parties would sit down and discuss the future,” he added.
“However, if Mo starts doing what Liverpool would like him to do and Mo I’m sure would like to do and starts scoring loads of goals, then their hand could be forced by a potential suitor, because whatever club is interested, Saudi logically as they’re the ones with the money, they may make an offer that Liverpool can’t refuse.”
Andy Robertson’s future
Andy Robertson returned to the starting line-up earlier this month, ending Milos Kerkez’s nine-match league run. The 31-year-old, along with Ibrahima Konate, is uncertain about his future at Anfield as his contract is due to expire at the end of the season.
He recently confessed that no discussions have started regarding a contract extension, potentially signalling the end of his illustrious career with the club. Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer believes the Reds will propose a new contract to Robertson, but given the Scotsman’s significant legacy at Anfield, the club would respect his decision if he wished to transfer in the summer.
“It is a funny one with Andy Robertson and Liverpool, really,” said the ex-Republic of Ireland international. “I think from how he has served Liverpool in his career, I think it will more be a case of Liverpool giving him the option. They won’t stand in his way if he wants a move to Celtic.
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“I am sure he will be offered a new deal, but obviously on different terms. Liverpool has come to the point where Manchester City were last season, where they have exhausted their team, really. Jurgen Klopp exhausted the team, but he had great success with (James) Milner, (Jordan) Henderson, (Adam) Lallana etc.
“When Milner left, I worried for Liverpool. A lot of football goes on in the dressing room and on the training ground. Leaders are few and far between. Leadership today is talked about in different ways. You can lead by example, lead vocally and in all different ways.”