Exploring Mohamed Salah’s Contract Standoff with LiverpoolMohamed Salah’s ongoing contract negotiations with Liverpool have become a central narrative in what is otherwise a standout season for

Liverpool face new pressure to tie down Mohamed Salah as Al Hilal reportedly target the Egyptian following Neymar's departure. The 32-year-old is into the final few months of his contract at Anfield with the threat that the Reds could lose their record-breaking attacker.

Rodrygo is perhaps not yet at Salah's level, but he's close and more importantly, he's almost a decade younger. Liverpool should see the 24-year-old winger as their number one option to replace Salah. With the Reds, Rodrygo could continue to blossom into his prime years and become a core piece for the foreseeable future.