Jamie Carragher has delivered the perfect response to Mo Salah amid a new claim a contract extension is close and with Gary Neville revealing his demands.

While Salah and Alexander-Arnold’s futures remain uncertain, van Dijk has stood out as a beacon of professionalism. Despite his own contract nearing its expiry, the Dutchman has kept his cards close to his chest, maintaining a composed demeanour both on and off the pitch.

Still, this Mohamed Salah impasse is like nothing we've ever known before. The probable the best player in the world, the probable Ballon d'Or winner, a player in the midst of a prime Lionel Messi level season seems to be pitching his club on the benefits of extending his contract.

Football has been blessed with innovative staff positions in recent years; nutritionists, data analysts, throw-in coaches among them. Sporting directors may soon need to invent another: chief social media post interpreter.

The Egyptian took to social media on Monday to post a picture of himself alongside Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk, in what has been viewed as another cryptic statement on the contract saga. Carragher has previously labelled Salah “selfish” for speaking in public about his contract situation,

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has fired a public dig at club legend Jamie Carragher, accusing the former defender of being “obsessed” with him. The Egyptian’s sharp response comes after Carragher’s repeated comments about Salah’s ongoing contract situation at Anfield.

Jamie Carragher has hit back with a typically quick-witted response after Mohamed Salah called him ‘obsessed’ for repeatedly discussing his delicate contract situation at Liverpool. Salah’s future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months,

The Egyptian's current deal at Anfield expires in the summer when he would be able to leave on a free transfer