Jamie Carragher's three-word Mo Salah message after teasing Liverpool announcement

Jamie Carragher claimed "the obsession continues" with closing in on a new contract. The Egyptian has teased a possible announcement with his deal set to expire in the summer.

Salah has posted some sensational numbers and could end up with career-best figures by the time the campaign ends with the Reds set to land their second title. Their success has come amid constant talk about whether their top players will leave.

But in recent days it emerged that Virgil van Dijk had held positive talks with the club and now . Salah posted pictures of himself on social media with Liverpool also posting a snap of their forward with a smile.

Carragher, like several supporters, are hoping that these are hints over an incoming announcement, which would keep the forward at Anfield. The pundit has continued to discuss the state of affairs at Liverpool throughout the year with Salah previously claiming he was "obsessed".

Carragher had suggested that Salah and should to "take a leaf out of" Van Dijk's book by speaking less in public about their futures at the club. That led Salah to poke fun at the him by saying on social media: "I'm starting to think you're obsessed with me."

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The former Red has seen the funny side and joked about it in light of recent developments, which may well end up with Liverpool's top scorer remaining on Merseyside. That would be a huge boost to , who is looking to build on his impressive debut season.

Salah has attracted huge interest from Saudi Arabia in recent years. Al Ittihad make a £150m bid in August 2023 which was rejected but leading lights in the Middle East retained an interest and believed they could lure the Liverpool man this summer, but may miss out again.

Salah hasn't been shy in discussing his contract saga. Back in November the forward claimed he was "more out than in" and had told Sky Sports that he saw this as his last season with Liverpool, but that could now change as talks continue.

The 32-year-old has been involved in detailed discussions about the financial offer and length of contract for months. There always has been confidence on both sides that he would stay with a new contract set to run for two years.

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