Liverpool idol expected to leave the club next year on a free transfer

According to the Daily Mirror, Mohamed Salah is anticipated to become a free agent and depart Liverpool after the conclusion of the upcoming season. Salah's time at Anfield appears to be coming to an end as the Liverpool leadership continues to appear unlikely to meet his demands.

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Although the Egyptian's current  contract still has one year to go, it now seems most likely that the Liverpool great will leave Merseyside on a free transfer after that time.

Liverpool owners have been reluctant to alter the wage structure that the club has traditionally used to guarantee they can run within their means in order to keep Salah at Anfield, despite the fact that Liverpool executives are believed to have worked relentlessly to try and reach a deal with their main man.

On Thursday, the 30 year-old winger will begin the final year of his contract. Despite the club's previous efforts to negotiate a new contract with Salah, the most recent developments suggest that the Reds are now preparing for his departure.

Salah said he will definitely stay at Liverpool for the upcoming season, according to an ESPN article. However, if his agents are unable to alter his expectations in any contract negotiations before January, Salah will now be available to other clubs on a pre-contract basis.

A possible move for Salah not out of the question

In 36 Premier League games last season, the Egypt international collaborated on 36 goals. Recent rumors say that Jurgen Klopp's team has set a £60 million price tag for his move, should any clubs decide to give it a shot now.

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