For the majority of the past 20 years, Manchester United caused Liverpool all sorts of problems with Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm.
The Red Devils conquered England, while the Merseysiders struggled to reach the heights of the 80’s under various managers.
Now, Jürgen Klopp has turned the situation around, with Manchester United the ones struggling.
However, we believe they’re still causing Liverpool a major problem behind the scenes, away from the pitch.
What’s the story?
Well, according to the Guardian, Mohamed Salah is refusing to sign a new contract at Anfield, as he wants an improved salary to recognise his worth.
Liverpool are said to regard their last contract offer – made in December – as a good proposal, but the Egypt international disagrees.
According to the Mirror, Salah is asking for £500,000-a-week.
Now, you may be wondering where Manchester United come into this.
If you weren’t already aware, the Red Devils pay their players ridiculous sums, even those who aren’t among their best performers.
The struggling David de Gea earns £375,000-a-week, which is far more than Salah’s £200,000-a-week salary.
Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo – who Salah is comfortably outperforming – earns £510,000-a-week, so you can see certainly see why the Liverpool talisman feels he deserves £500,000-a-week.
Even Edinson Cavani earns £250,000-a-week, and he’s barely played this season.
Liverpool must match Manchester United
If Manchester United can afford to pay players who are nowhere near Salah’s level wages as huge as these, then Liverpool can meet the Egyptian’s demands.
Of course, £500,000-a-week is a huge amount of money, but think of it this way.
It will cost a similar amount in terms of a transfer fee – and a salary packet – to find someone capable of replacing Salah, so the Reds might as well pay up.
If there are concerns about his longevity, then make it a two-year deal.
Whatever happens, Liverpool simply cannot lose Salah in this way.
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