Mohamed Salah stands just one goal away from becoming the highest-scoring non-English player in Premier League history. The Egyptian star is currently tied with Sergio Agüero at 184 goals and could break the record as soon as Wednesday against Everton.
But there's a cloud hanging over this potential achievement. With his contract expiring this summer, Salah might have just nine games left as a Liverpool player.
The 32-year-old forward isn't just chasing Agüero's record. With 27 goals already this season, he's also on pace to challenge Erling Haaland's single-season record of 36 Premier League goals.
Contract Standoff Creates Uncertainty
Liverpool have allowed three key players to enter the final year of their contracts. Trent Alexander-Arnold (26), Virgil van Dijk (33), and Salah are all facing uncertain futures at Anfield.
Sources say Real Madrid are confident about signing Alexander-Arnold. For the older players, contract length seems to be the sticking point.
Liverpool are understandably cautious about giving long-term deals to players in their mid-30s. But Salah's continued brilliance makes this hesitation look increasingly risky.
Every goal Salah scores strengthens his position at the negotiating table. He's still producing at the same elite level as when he arrived at Liverpool as a 25-year-old.
Age Is Just a Number for Salah
What makes Salah's potential record even more impressive is his age. Haaland was just 22 when he set his record. Andy Cole was 22 and Alan Shearer was 24 when they scored 34 goals in a season.
Salah doing this at 32 shows his exceptional fitness and professionalism. He continues to defy expectations about when footballers typically decline.
Last summer, Liverpool rejected a massive £150 million bid from Saudi club Al Ittihad. They believed keeping Salah was worth more than the money offered.
That decision has paid off this season with Liverpool in the title race. But letting him leave for free this summer could undo all that good work.
For bettors watching this saga, Salah's form suggests backing him to continue his scoring streak is a smart move. The Merseyside derby presents his next opportunity to make history.
If Liverpool do secure the Premier League title, Salah's goals will have been crucial. Losing such a consistent scorer without a replacement would severely impact their title odds for next season.
As the season enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on both Salah's record chase and Liverpool's negotiating team. Whichever club signs him next will immediately strengthen their title credentials—possibly at Liverpool's expense.
