Two top sources have confirmed Liverpool are in discussions with Mohamed Salah over a new contract, though there is a huge chasm between the demands of both parties and a nightmare scenario is now a distinct possibility.

Mohamed Salah's priority is to sign a new deal at Liverpool, according to a new report, but he will 'consider' a move to one of Europe's wealthiest clubs if contract talks collapse.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk spoke about Mohamed Salah after Saturday's victory over Aston Villa: "He's a special, special player [and has been] for so many years. "I see the hard work he puts in on a daily basis,