Salah's mammoth wages until 2027
Without the participation fees of the Champions League then sacrifices will have to be made – and that will have an impact on new contracts offered as well as the quality of player chased in the transfer market.
The Premier League champions however do have one mighty chip to cash in at the end of the season – and it could spell an end to their plight before it even begins.
Talk about a Mohamed Salah transfer to Saudi Arabia is hotting up. The Egyptian King’s output is way down on what it was last season.
Factor in a row with Liverpool higher-ups – including Arne Slot – and you can see why a parting of the ways may be inevitable for the 33-year-old.
Salah is under contract at Anfield until 2027 – with Richard Hughes committing to a gigantic £400k per week deal late last season before bonuses.
According to Capology the Reds owe Salah £41.6m gross before the end of his current contract.