And yet the views of Liverpool fans who hold up a banner reading ‘He fires a bow, now give Mo his dough’ — a reference to Salah’s new goal celebration — have an equally compelling case. With 10 goals and six assists in 12 appearances in the league and 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions, he is one of the most in-form players in the world.

Mohamed Salah had already made the headlines on the pitch for Liverpool, but quickly changed the story with frank contract remarks - the club simply must take heed

Mohamed Salah confirmed he is no closer to a new contract at Liverpool than he was at the start of the season.