Arsenal and Man City have been left reeling after Liverpool agreed terms over new contracts for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Reds’ title rivals had hoped both star players would leave Anfield in what would have been a huge blow.
After a strong first season under Arne Slot’s guidance, Liverpool will be looking to improve on their success next term and have been boosted by their contract breakthroughs.
Should Salah and Van Dijk have failed to agree new deals, they would have been forced into the transfer market to sign top-class replacements.
This comes after Trent Alexander-Arnold agreed to join Real Madrid, forcing Liverpool to consider their options at right-back.
Meanwhile, both Arsenal and City are also putting plans in place to be more competitive next season after disappointing league performances this time out.
‘Everyone is in trouble’ – Ola Aina reacts to Mohamed Salah’s contract extension
Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has shared a lighthearted but honest reaction to the news of Mohamed Salah extending his contract.
The Egyptian’s career at Liverpool was reportedly set to end this season, with rumors of his departure escalating.
However, Liverpool has secured his future with a new deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2027.
With the Egyptian forward set to continue terrorising defenses for years to come, Aina couldn’t help but sum up the mood of many Premier League defenders in a simple but telling reaction.
In a video shared by the Nigerian defender, Aina appeared visibly shocked as he watched reports confirming Salah’s contract extension.
Reacting in his typical humorous fashion, Aina simply responded, “Everyone is in trouble.”
Salah’s new weekly wage at Liverpool will be €400,000, making him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history.
Reacting in his typical humorous fashion, Aina simply responded, “Everyone is in trouble.”
Salah’s new weekly wage at Liverpool will be €400,000, making him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history.
The 31-year-old currently tops the Premier League charts for both goals and assists, with an incredible 27 goals and 17 assists to his name.
