Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward says he is 'not asking for crazy stuff' as contract talks drag on

In contract talks, he said he is not asking for crazy stuff, as it is up to the club to decide his future.

In the past, the Egyptian has stated on multiple occasions that he wants to stay at the club.

The top scorer in the premier league is currently representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations and the two parties are yet to come to an agreement over new terms.

I want to stay, but it's not in my hands. It's in their hands. They know what I want. I'm not asking for crazy things.

The manager of the club told Sky Sports last month that the club are having good talks with the player over a new contract.

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There is still a hurdle to overcome in negotiations as he seeks reward for playing a leading role in the success of the club.

When you ask for something, they will show you they can give you something because they appreciate what you did for the club.

I've been here for five years. I'm very familiar with the club. I like to watch the fans. The fans love me. They have been told the situation by the administration. It's in their hands.

What factors are involved in the negotiations?

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The manager insists that everyone is relaxed about the contract negotiations.

Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor explains the situation.

This isn't just about money. The man is still hungry to win.

At some point, this is a squad that needs to be refreshed. Roberto Firmino is now 30 years old, Sadio Mane is 29, Jordan Henderson is 31, Thiago Alcantara is 30, and Fabinho is 28.

The club's continued commitment to add quality to what they have got will be something that Salah wants to see.

The Egyptian has won the English premier league and the European crown.

His market value is as high as it has ever been because of the wage he can command.

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The 150th goal of Mohamed Salah in English football came against the Blues.

He's been labelled as the best player in the world, yet he's the fifth highest-paid footballer in the world.

He was the top earner at the club. The figures are in the $300,000 a week range.

The current contract of Salah expires in 2023. It makes sense that he would want a deal that reflects his status in the game at the age of 29 because this is potentially the biggest contract of his career.

The player wants to stay.

He wants to stay at the club. He told Sky Sports he would like to stay at the club for the rest of his career.

I would love to stay until the last day of my football career, but it's not in my hands. He said it depends on what the club wants.

He's settled in the dressing room with his boss.

While flattered, he said he's happy at Liverpool and prefers to stay in the premier league as it is the strongest league in the world.

There was a hint in the Sky Sports interview that he needed to feel the love from the hierarchy of the club.

While he wants to extend his contract, the owners of the club have an issue to solve.

He said that the club is ready to do anything for you to stay if you want to stay.

When asked about this, he said that it's not a good idea to extend a contract with a player like Mo. That's normal.

I am fine. This need time is what we all want.

Both sides are willing to reach an agreement on a new contract.

Ideally, this should be done before the end of the current season, so that we can get a deal done before the end of the next season.

Finding the right figure.

The club needs to find a magic figure that will confirm the status of the player, while not upsetting their wage structure.

They are operating in a transfer market where the financial clout of Real Madrid and Barcelona has been reduced, which reduces the chances of pushing up a potential transfer fee as high as possible if an agreement is not going to be reached.

With his contract running down, there is a chance that he could be available on a free transfer in the future, and that could lead to better wage offers from other clubs.

When it comes to tough negotiations, MichaelEdwards has got so much right in his time as the club's sporting director.

He could be the biggest success of his time at the club if he can secure the long-term future of the player.

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