Liverpool are in danger of stumbling over the Premier League line. Should we be surprised though that their levels have dropped? They have had this coming with their poor long-term planning regarding the contract situations with Mohamed Salah,

The Liverpool squad were left stunned by Tyler Morton during a recent training session at the AXA Training Centre

Mohamed Salah is not believed to have agreed a pay cut in his new Liverpool contract, with one well-placed Egyptian journalist claiming it could in fact rise. During the protracted negotiations over Salah’s new contract at Liverpool it was often suggested that he would need to compromise over its length or the pay involved.

Liverpool great Phil Thompson has hit back at the criticism of Arne Slot ’s champions elect, claiming it shows “a lack of respect”. His comments come after former Liverpool striker Michael Owen claimed only winning the title would not be enough this season.

Latest Liverpool transfer news as Arne Slot's side continue to be linked with some of Europe's hottest prospects ahead of, what looks to be, a busy summer window

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Villa could be ahead of two rival sides, who want to make the signing in a way Liverpool will not look favourably upon