Mohamed Salah on ‘sensitive’ Liverpool contract talks: ‘It’s not the time to talk’ | Football News

Mohamed Salah has told Sky Sports it is not the right time to talk about his contract situation at Liverpool with the club looking to secure a historic quadruple.

Salah, whose contract expires in June 2023, is close to agreeing a new deal with the club to keep him until the end of his career.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is “happy” with the forward’s contract talks which are being discussed between the “decisive parties”, but speaking to Sky Sports‘ Geoff Shreeves ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash with league leaders Manchester City, which is live on Sky Sports from 4pm (kick-off 4.30pm), Salah was not giving much away about his future at Anfield.

The Egypt international described his ongoing contract talks as a “sensitive situation” but said now is not the time to be selfish and talk about his contract situation as he focuses on Liverpool’s Premier League title run-in, and potentially winning four trophies come the end of the season.

When asked about what he could say about his contract situation at Liverpool, he said: “Well not much but honestly, but what I can say is there many things people don’t know about it.

“I can’t be selfish and talk about my situation. We are in the most important period for the team so I have to just talk about the team, focus on what is coming with the team and that is the most important thing.

“That is all I can say. Hopefully we are going to be more optimistic and see what is going to happen.”

When asked if he was confident a new contract would be sorted out at Liverpool, he added: “I can’t say yes, I can’t say no but I have said many times before about what I want. But again, I can’t go deep into my contract now because it is a really sensitive situation.

“The team need to win and I can’t be just going into the news and just talking about my contract. I just focus with the team, and that is it.”

Liverpool have tied down a number of senior players to new deals this season, but fans are still waiting for Salah to sign a new contract.

Despite the protracted contract talks, Salah insists the speculation will not affect his performances on the pitch.

“No, not at all,” he said when asked if his performances are affected by the talk around his future at Anfield.

“I’ve talked with the manager from time to time and I’m very professional, I know my job very well.

“I’m almost the first one here and the last one to leave. I know what I am doing. So, I am not bothered about that. I am just focussing on the team. That is the most important thing for me.

“I’m focused to win trophies and I am giving everything to the club that I can.”

More to follow…

Man City vs Liverpool: Nev, Carra, Keane & Richards in studio

Manchester City’s huge Premier League clash against Liverpool takes place on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

With just one point currently separating champions City and Liverpool at the top of the table, the outcome is likely to have major implications for the title race.

Coverage at the Etihad Stadium starts at 4pm on Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event, with kick-off at 4.30pm.

There will be a bumper line-up in the Sky Sports studio with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Micah Richards all in attendance.

Here’s how to watch and follow the game on Sky Sports…

Liverpool’s fixture schedule:

April 10 – Man City (a) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

April 13 – Benfica (h) Champions League QF second leg

April 16/17 – Man City (Wembley) FA Cup semi-finals

April 19 – Man United (h) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

April 24 – Everton (h) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

April 26/27 – Villarreal/Bayern Munich Champions League SF first leg *

April 30 – Newcastle (a) Premier League

May 3/4 – Villarreal/Bayern Munich Champions League SF second leg *

May 7 – Tottenham (h) Premier League

May 10 – Aston Villa (a) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

May 14 – FA Cup final *

May 15 – Southampton (a) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

May 22 – Wolves (h) Premier League

May 28 – Champions League final *

* Subject to progress