PSG Cautioned About Risks Involved in Targeting Liverpool Standout | OneFootball

Mohamed Salah is now free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with any club, as his Liverpool contract is set to expire in June. With the new year underway, reports have surfaced linking the 32-year-old forward to Paris Saint-Germain.

L’Équipe recently revealed that PSG has opened talks with Salah’s representatives, and the Egyptian international is reportedly becoming more open to the idea of joining the French club. This has fueled speculation about a potential move to Paris.

However, PSG swiftly denied the rumors, with a club spokesperson telling L’Équipe, “It’s not true.” The report also suggests Salah could be using the speculation to strengthen his position in ongoing contract negotiations with Liverpool.

According to Football Insider, Salah is said to be pushing for a significant contract extension, aiming to secure a deal that would keep him at Anfield until 2027, adding three more years to his current contract.

Jonathan Johnson weighs in on Mohamed Salah-PSG rumors

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Amid the rumors linking Salah to PSG, French football expert Jonathan Johnson spoke about the rumor and whether the move for the veteran makes sense for the Ligue 1 giants.

“I think it’s clear that Salah wants to stay at Liverpool,” Johnson said on the latest PSG Talking podcast. “However, there needs to be a logical compromise between both sides so the deal makes sense for Liverpool and for Salah. It’s difficult for any club—whether Liverpool, PSG, or another team entirely—to commit to more than two years given his current form. At his age, players often begin to decline.

“This could be the best season of his career. He might even end up with the Ballon d’Or at the end of it. But clubs are approaching transfers more intelligently these days. Any team signing Salah after what could be his final season with Liverpool would have to pay a lot and might be tied to a contract exceeding two years, possibly extending to three. There’s no guarantee it works. Look at what happened with Sadio Mané after he left Liverpool. His move only lasted a year before he went to Saudi Arabia.

“So, I would say clubs should be cautious. While Salah’s current form is incredibly tempting, replicating it in future seasons will be challenging as he progresses in his career. I believe this will ultimately be a career-defining campaign for him. Whether he stays at Liverpool, moves to Paris, or goes somewhere else, any season after this one is likely to fall short in comparison.”