The Reds are in a precarious situation regarding Mane’s contract. The Senegalese forward, who turns 30 this week, will see his contract expire next summer. Given the stature of the player, he is likely to ask for a massive hike on his current wages, which could be tough for Liverpool. The Reds have a rigid wage structure, which they might have to break to keep Mohamed Salah at the club.
Offering Mane a hike might prove to be too expensive, given their wage budget structure. It is being reported that Liverpool are preparing for such a contingency by roping in Fabio Carvalho this summer. It’s believed the Reds could allow Mane to leave if they can bring in Carvalho.
Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan feels the Reds could be open to letting Mane leave. He told Football Insider’s Russell Edge:
Whelan added:
Liverpool are yet to open talks on Sadio Mane’s contract extension
Sadio Mane’s agent Bjorn Bezemer told TFM Senegal (reported The Anfield Talk) on March 30 that the club are yet to open talks on a contract extension.
The winger’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2023, meaning that foreign clubs will be free to negotiate a pre-contract with him come January next year.
Mane, 30, does have the potential to bag one last mega contract at one of Europe’s top clubs. He has racked up 12 goals and two assists in 37 games for the Reds so far this season.
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