Mohamed Salah took to social media after moving clear as the player with the most goals and assists for a single club in Premier League history.

Salah registered his first top-flight direct goal contribution in six weeks on Saturday, as his second-half corner was headed in by Hugo Ekitike in front of the Kop during the 2-0 win over Brighton.

That assist moved Salah onto 277 combined goals and assists in the Premier League for Liverpool – one more than Wayne Rooney managed for Manchester United.

When Salah takes to social media, he rarely writes captions on his posts – and this occasion was no different, as he simply shared an image of the leaderboard.

Steven Gerrard is the only other player to appear on the graphic – in eighth place – having registered 212 combined goals and assists in the Premier League during his Liverpool career.

Ryan Giggs occupies third place on the list, with Harry Kane in fourth, Thierry Henry in fifth, Frank Lampard in sixth and Sergio Aguero in seventh.

Salah was serenaded by Liverpool's supporters following the final whistle against Brighton on Saturday, and he stayed out on the field for longer than any of his teammates as he applauded the thousands of supporters who had stayed behind at Anfield to sing his name.

Seven days prior to the Brighton game it seemed as though Salah might have played his last game for Liverpool after stopping for an ill-advised chat with journalists in the Elland Road mixed zone.

However, after being left out of the traveling squad for last week's win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, he was back in the squad against Brighton and produced one of his better performances of the season.

Salah will now link up with his Egypt teammates ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which will see him miss the remainder of Liverpool's games in 2025.

Considering Salah's jovial mood after the game, it seems likely that he will return to the Liverpool squad for the second half of the season rather than seek an exit after the continental tournament – there was certainly no sense that he was waving good bye to Liverpool's fans for good after the final whistle.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is among the Liverpool players past and present to have shown their support to Jordan Henderson after his tribute to Diogo Jota on Sunday.

Former Reds captain Henderson scored his first goal since joining Brentford in the summer during the Bees’ 1-1 draw with Leeds United at the weekend, and he duly took the opportunity to remember Jota.

The England international recreated Jota’s iconic gaming celebration, which he memorably produced after scoring a late winner for the Reds against Tottenham in 2023. It’s a celebration that has been used by a number of players following his death earlier this year in a car accident in Spain.

Henderson had been close friends with Jota, with the 35-year-old paying an emotional tribute and laying flowers at the memorial site at Anfield in the summer.

“It was his birthday recently,” Henderson told Sky Sports after Sunday’s game. “We’ll never forget him. We will always remember him. I can only imagine what the lads at Liverpool are going through.

“He was a good friend. I don’t score many goals, so when I did, I always thought that I would dedicate it to him.”

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Henderson also posted a picture of himself performing the celebration onto his Instagram account, along with the caption “Forever 20”, referencing Jota’s shirt number at Anfield, which has been retired following his passing.

The post has garnered plenty of reaction from some of Henderson’s current and former teammates, including Alexander-Arnold.

The now-Real Madrid star replied with two love heart emojis. The former Liverpool right-back recently paid his own tribute to Jota upon his return to Anfield with his new side last month, having joined Xabi Alonso and Dean Huijsen in laying a floral tribute at the memorial site.

Jordan Henderson posted a picture of himself performing Diogo Jota's celebration to his Instagram account

In a note attached to the wreath, Alexander-Arnold wrote: “My mate Diogo, you are so missed but still so loved. Yours and Andre’s memory will always live on.

“I smile everytime I think about you and will always remember the great times we shared. Miss you mate, every day. Love, Trent and family. Forever 20 YNWA.”

As well as Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Caoimhin Kelleher were among the other players to show Henderson some love for his tribute to Jota - the latter now plays alongside Henderson at Brentford after leaving Liverpool during the summer.

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Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to travel to Saudi Arabia this week amid continued speculation about his Liverpool future.

Salah returned to the fold in the weekend win over Brighton and was called upon earlier than planned to replace the injured Joe Gomez. He was given a rousing reception from the Liverpool crowd and was largely impressive, setting up Hugo Ekitike for his second goal of the game.

But there remains doubts about his future following his outburst at Arne Slot after the game at Leeds. During that interview, Salah suggested the Brighton game may be his last for the club as he jets off to AFCON, and fueled speculation further when he waved to the Kop at the end of the game.

He will definitely be departing for a matter of weeks for the tournament with Egypt and it remains to be seen if Saudi Pro League clubs will formally reignite their interest in the January window.

According to Saudi broadcaster Al-Riyadiya (via WinWin), Salah will travel to Jeddah before he links up with his international colleagues in Morocco.

It is stated that the main reason for the trip will be to perform the pilgrimage of Umrah and may also link up with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism.

However, links to a blockbuster January transfer remain and it was reported over the weekend that Saudi clubs believe they would be able to land him for $134M (£100m) despite Liverpool's stance that he will stay put.

Mohamed Salah could miss eight Liverpool games as he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations (Image: Getty Images)

Slot suggested after the win over Brighton that the issue had been dealt with and he expected Salah to return to Merseyside after the tournament.

"He wasn't the only player who walked around the pitch thanking the fans because the fans deserved a thank you from us," Slot said.

"Our players worked incredibly hard to keep a clean sheet and for the first time in weeks, maybe months, we had a little bit of luck.

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"What has been said between the two of us in that conversation stays between us. What you see is what you get to know, that he was in the squad and my first substitution.

"Mo is going to go the AFCON now. I hope he is going to do very well and in the meantime we have to play here without him with not that many players available."

Egypt is due to play a warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Tuesday with Salah given extra time to join up with the squad. The AFCON group stage then begins against Zimbabwe on December 22 before games against South Africa and Angola.

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A spurious transfer report published in the Italian press claims that Liverpool could allow Ibrahima Konate to leave during the January transfer window for just $17.5 million.

The claim published by L'Interista says that Liverpool would be willing to let Konate leave for a cut-price fee in order to avoid losing him for nothing at the end of the season.

Considering Liverpool only currently has two fit center-backs, there is no chance that the Reds would allow one of them to leave next month.

Joe Gomez has struggled with persistent fitness issues for the last year, while Giovanni Leoni may not play again for the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in September.

Even if Liverpool had managed to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window, the Reds would still have been unlikely to sanction a January exit for Konate.

Coincidentally, the report says that Inter Milan is interested in signing either Konate or Guehi in January – but a deal to sign the Crystal Palace captain seems equally unlikely.

Meanwhile, Football Insider reports that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is keen to sign at least two new center-backs in 2026.

Unsurprisingly, Guehi is said to be one of the targets after the Reds missed out on signing him on transfer deadline day.

Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi (Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool fans will remember that the Reds agreed a fee with Palace for the England star on September 1, only for Palace to U-turn on that deal over concerns about a lack of depth in the Eagles' defense.

That left the Reds a defender short of where they wanted to be heading into the new season, and Leoni's major injury, coupled with Gomez's problems, has hugely exacerbated the situation — were Konate or Virgil van Dijk to suffer a serious injury now, Liverpool would be in big trouble at the back.

The other player that Liverpool is supposedly interested in is Jeremy Jacquet, a 20-year-old center-back who currently plays for Ligue 1 side Rennes.

France has produced some of the most hyped young defenders in the world in recent years, with William Saliba, Leny Yoro, and Wesley Fofana among the current Premier League center-backs who started their careers in France, and the hope is that Jacquet could be the next big French defender.

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Liverpool's star player Mohamed Salah is facing an uncertain future at Anfield following his explosive interview at Elland Road just over a week ago.

The Egyptian ace, who has been benched for the Reds' last four Premier League matches, suggested after last weekend's draw that he has no relationship with head coach Arne Slot and didn't dismiss a potential January transfer. Consequently, he was absent from the squad that faced Inter Milan midweek, where the Reds secured a slim 1-0 victory at the San Siro.

However, things seem to have improved in recent days after crucial discussions on Friday. Salah was named in the squad that defeated Brighton on Saturday afternoon, coming on as an early replacement for the injured Joe Gomez and setting up Hugo Ekitike's vital second goal in the 2-0 win.

While there seems to be a temporary truce before the 33-year=old heads off to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations, it remains unclear whether Salah's long-term future lies in Merseyside. Both Slot and Salah's teammates have downplayed rumours of an impending departure next month, suggesting they don't believe Saturday's victory will be Salah's final appearance for the club.

However, until the January transfer window slams shut or a move is definitively ruled out, speculation surrounding Salah's future will naturally continue. The current unrest at Anfield has opened the door for clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States to explore the possibility of a move, whether that's in the upcoming transfer window or next summer.

It is believed that Liverpool has no plans to let Salah go in January. While the player seems content on Merseyside, a move to Saudi Arabia hasn't been entirely dismissed.

This gives clubs in the region confidence in their chances of securing Salah, assuming he's ready to part ways with Anfield, with an expected asking price around the £100 million ($133M) mark, with Liverpool then on the lookout for a replacement.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts (Image: Getty) Antoine Semenyo

Bournemouth's standout player Antoine Semenyo is a name likely to feature prominently in discussions as the January window looms. Rumors of a £65 million ($87M) release clause, valid until January 10, suggest a departure from the Vitality Stadium is on the cards, with several clubs reportedly showing interest.

Even before Salah's recent outburst, Liverpool has been frequently mentioned as a possible landing spot for the Ghanaian international. A fresh report suggests that Manchester City and Tottenham are also in the running for his signature.

Michael Olise

Ex-Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has been on an upward trajectory since joining Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024. His performances have not gone unnoticed by Europe's top clubs, including Liverpool.

Rumors linking the Reds with the 24 year old have persisted, despite little indication that he will be leaving Munich anytime soon. Olise, who typically plays in Salah's position, has netted 29 goals and provided 37 assists in 78 appearances across all competitions for Bayern, so it's no surprise he's seen as a potential long-term replacement.

However, securing a deal won't be easy, with German reports suggesting that Bayern are ready to offer Olise a new contract to ward off interest, even though he's already contracted until 2029.

Michael Olise has been in fine form this season for Bayern Munich (Image: Getty Images) Yan Diomande

RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande has been turning heads recently due to his exceptional form in the Bundesliga. The 19 year old only made the move to Germany last summer, but he's already netted seven goals and provided four assists across all competitions.

Though primarily a left winger, he's shown his versatility by also playing on the right, with all of his goal contributions for Leipzig coming from that side. A recent report from Sky in Germany suggests that all of England's top clubs, including Liverpool, are keeping a close eye on the Ivory Coast international.

Bradley Barcola

Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola was loosely linked with a move to Merseyside last summer, and the 23 year old remains firmly on Liverpool's radar. A recent report has reignited these rumours, suggesting the Frenchman could be a potential replacement for Salah.

The report highlights Barcola's struggle to secure a regular starting spot under Luis Enrique, with players like Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia vying for positions. However, it's been suggested that PSG are keen to secure Barcola on a new contract, as his current deal is set to expire in 2028.

Yankuba Minteh of Brighton & Hove Albion (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) Yankuba Minteh

Lastly, Brighton's Yankuba Minteh has caught the attention of several top-tier clubs. The Gambia international made the move to the Seagulls from Newcastle in the summer of 2024, with the Magpies needing to shed players to stay within Profit and Sustainability regulations.

Newcastle may now be ruing this decision, as Minteh has netted eight goals and provided nine assists in his 54 appearances to date. Four of these assists have come this season in the Premier League, as the 21 year old aims to elevate his game.

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Jamie Carragher believes that Morgan Rogers is the likeliest player in the Aston Villa squad to inspire the Midlanders to an unlikely Premier League title this term.

Rogers scored a brace for the second time in five Premier League games on Sunday as Villa came from behind to beat West Ham at the London Stadium.

The in-demand 23-year-old's second goal – which was Villa's winner in the 3-2 success – was particularly special, as he found the net with a brilliant dipping effort from distance.

Carragher was full of praise for the England international as he assessed his performance on Sky Sports. "Morgan Rogers is something special," he said. "He's been one of those players that has sort of come from nowhere.

"They signed him from Middlesbrough for not a huge fee and he's gone on right now to not just being one of the best young players in the Premier League, which is what he was last season, but he's now looking like one of the best players in the Premier League.

"That could be key if Aston Villa do feel that they could go on and contest the league title or go on and win it."

Villa has collected 30 points from the last 33 available in the Premier League – with the three dropped coming when Unai Emery's side was beaten 2-0 by Liverpool at the beginning of November.

Despite the Villans' remarkable form, Carragher does not expect them to win the league – but thinks that if they do, Rogers will be key.

Rogers scored twice for Aston Villa against West Ham (Image: MI News/NurPhoto)

"Can Villa win the title? I don't think they can, but if you are to win a title, and let's say Man City go on to win a title, they have Erling Haaland, who is the best player in the league," Carragher said.

"If I look at Arsenal right now, I think of Declan Rice. If they go on and win the league I see Rice as a player of the year candidate.

"But with Aston Villa, who could drive them to the title? Who is that special that they could be head and shoulders above everyone in the league?

"The one player I look at is Rogers. PFA young player of the year before, could he now go on and be PFA player of the year this season and drag Villa really close to a league title."

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