Chris Bascombe

1 week ago | independent.ie | Chris Bascombe

After a breakthrough in talks with sporting director Richard Hughes earlier this week, the attacker put pen to paper on a two-year extension, keeping him at Anfield until 2027. From the outset, it was evident all parties wanted to reach an agreement to keep the legendary figure at the club. Liverpool took the position that whatever deal was reached could not compromise their financial model as they look to strengthen the squad this summer.

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

Mohamed Salah has signed a new deal to stay at Liverpool after months of speculation about a potential exit. Liverpool's title bid has been dominated by weekly bulletins on the futures of Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, all of whom are out of contract this summer. On Wednesday, Telegraph Sport reported Salah informed representatives of the Saudi Pro League that he would not be moving to any of their clubs and now the Egyptian has committed his future in a huge boost to the club.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

Salah has been open about his wish to prolong his Anfield career since the beginning of the campaign when he made the first of many public statements expressing the view this would be his "last" on Merseyside. That was read as an appeal to the Liverpool hierarchy to negotiate fresh terms more than outright declaration his time at the club would soon be over. The fact talks were continuing throughout this season was a clear signal of the desire for both parties to extend their relationship.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Chris Bascombe

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2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Former Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has survived a grenade attack on his home in Israel. The 44-year-old, who also played for West Ham and Chelsea, and his family suffered the ordeal over the weekend. Benayoun, the former Israel captain, suspects the attack near Tel Aviv was a case of mistaken identity. Reports say that an individual on a motorbike launched the weapon into the home through the door.