Salah's blunt answers embarrass the Liverpool hierarchy whenever he is asked about progress on a new contract without fail.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah says he is “far away” from being able to provide a positive update on his contract situation. The Athletic reported in early December that Liverpool had made an opening contract offer to the 32-year-old,

Credit where it's due, Julen Lopetegui did at least try something different in the hope it might stop Mohamed Salah. West Ham approached the planet's best player on current form with at least a best guess at what might be required.