Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become the first player in Europe's top five leagues to surpass 50 direct goal involvements this season.

The Egyptian wants and deserves the sport's biggest individual accolade but he will not get it by moving to Saudi Arabia

After several months of intense negotiations, Liverpool could be close to closing the renewal of Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah said Liverpool's modern-day legends "need another title" after they swatted aside Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday to move 11 points clear of second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Mohamed Salah delivered a historic performance as Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, playing a key role in the victory

Mohamed Salah has urged Liverpool to remain calm after victory at Manchester City took the Reds 11 points clear

According to BBC Sport's X account, Salah has now assisted or scored in 11 Premier League games, tying Lionel Messi for the most such matches in a season in one of Europe's big five leagues. Messi reached the mark when he played for Barcelona during the 2014-15 season.

Mohamed Salah is enjoying a brilliant season at Liverpool but his incredible goal-scoring record is not the only impressive thing about the Egpytian's 2024-25 season

Liverpool fans will never forget Jurgen Klopp’s efforts at the club, though it’s likely many of the players may have felt his departure would have had a greater impact on the team.