BBC Football Writer Identifies Liverpool’s Top Contract Priority

During a Q&A session on Monday, BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty addressed a question concerning Liverpool’s player contracts. A fan named Joe inquired about which of three players—Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, or Mohamed Salah—should be prioritized for a new contract if only one could be signed. Joe noted that while Trent Alexander-Arnold possesses advantages in age and market value over the other two, his consistent importance to the team might not be at the same level. Phil McNulty responded by stating that the ideal scenario would involve all three players signing new deals. However, if forced to choose one, he would prioritize Mohamed Salah. McNulty described Salah as a world-class player and one of Liverpool’s modern greats, currently performing at the peak of his abilities even at 32 years old, and maintaining magnificent physical condition. He further characterized Salah as a match-winner and game-changer, excelling as both a creator and a scorer, and deemed him irreplaceable within the current Liverpool squad. McNulty expressed his astonishment upon learning that Salah had not yet received a new contract offer from Liverpool’s owners. He acknowledged that Salah’s age would naturally be a factor in contract considerations but questioned the potential cost of acquiring a replacement of comparable calibre.