Clear frontrunners to sign Mo Salah from Liverpool emerge as respected journalist drops major update

The most likely future for Mohamed Salah's career has been revealed after the news that contract negotiations with Liverpool have stalled.

Liverpool came back to secure a hard-fought win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, claiming a vital three Premier League points on Sunday.

But in the wake of the game, Liverpool superstar Salah, who netted a brace in the match, revealed that he is yet to receive an offer from to extend his stay at the club.

And now, a new report has revealed which club is most likely to sign Salah should Liverpool fail to secure his signature before his current deal expires in the summer.

According to GiveMeSport Senior Football Correspondent Ben Jacobs, Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are desperate to sign the Egyptian ahead of the Club World Cup next year.

Jacobs' claims are backed up by the latest odds over Salah's future, with bookies viewing Saudi Arabia as the most likely destination for Salah should he fail to reach an agreement with Liverpool.

And Saudi clubs are clearly interests as just last year, Liverpool turned down an offer worth up to £150 million for the winger from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.

"All signs are Saudi are going to come back in and if Salah is a free agent then naturally he can get a bigger sign-on fee," said Jacobs earlier this month.

"Liverpool want him to renew, Saudi are pushing hard. [Saudi Pro League sporting director] Michael Emenalo, who has a good relationship with Mo Salah, is leading the drive."

He added: "So the only thing that's really changed is the club from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal and the expectation is that Saudi will make a big push."

Mohamed Salah scored a late penalty to seal a win for Liverpool over Southampton on Sunday. (Image: Getty)

However, despite Salah's claims that he is yet to receive any offer of an extension from Liverpool, sources told Jacobs that the club insist that contact has been made with the 32-year-old's camp.

Speaking after Sunday's win against Southampton, Salah said: "We are almost in December and I haven't received any offers yet to stay in the club. I'm probably more out than in.

"You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said, it is December and I haven't received anything yet about my future.

"I'm disappointed but we will see."