Liverpool Football Club is buzzing with renewed optimism about securing a new contract for their star forward, Mo Salah. According to journalist David Ornstein, a compromise is reportedly on the table, and discussions regarding an extension are moving in a positive direction.

Since joining from Roma for a mere £36.9 million in the summer of 2017, Salah has become an integral part of the team, contributing significantly to the club's trophy cabinet under manager Jürgen Klopp. With an impressive tally of 243 goals in 392 appearances, he is currently the third-highest scorer in Liverpool's storied history, trailing only Ian Rush and Gordon Hodgson.

As the Reds gear up for a potential second Premier League title in five seasons, thoughts have turned towards securing Salah's future, particularly as his current contract, along with those of teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, is set to expire at the end of the season. The looming possibility of the trio leaving as free agents has only heightened the urgency of discussions.

In recent days, speculation about Salah's desire for a three-year deal was put forth by former player Gary Neville. However, Ornstein's latest update suggests that a two-year extension may be more feasible. “Liverpool have been optimistic for some time that they will reach an agreement because, ultimately, they want Salah to stay and believe he is happy,” Ornstein stated.

Crucially, Ornstein noted that recent speculation linking Salah to clubs in the Saudi Pro League or Paris Saint-Germain had been firmly denied, indicating that Salah is not likely to depart anytime soon.

Salah's family has settled well in Liverpool, underscoring his desire to remain at the club, especially as he continues to build on his legacy and aims to surpass Ian Rush’s record of 346 goals. With 32 goals in 42 games this season, Salah is well on his way to potentially closing that gap.

In addition to updates on Salah's contract, Ornstein also discussed the futures of Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold. While Van Dijk has been linked with a move to PSG, all parties involved are reportedly downplaying the possibility, with Liverpool remaining confident he will continue at Anfield.

As for Alexander-Arnold, while there have been murmurs about a potential exit, Liverpool seems equipped with younger talent like Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez to fill the right-back position, making replacement a lower priority for the club at this stage.

With the transfer window fast approaching, Liverpool's strategic maneuvers off the pitch will be just as crucial as their performances on it. Fans eagerly await further developments regarding both Salah's contract and the potential targets that could bolster the squad ahead of what promises to be an exciting season.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights as Liverpool seeks to maintain its competitive edge while keeping its star players in the fold!