'Everybody knows' - Dominik Szoboszlai sends clear Liverpool contract message to Mohamed Salah

Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted that he wants to play with Mohamed Salah as long as he can after the Liverpool star's match-winning performance. The Egyptian scored twice to help the Reds edge past Southampton in a 3-2 win at St Mary's.

The 32-year-old netted two second-half goals, including a penalty nine minutes from time, to complete the comeback for Arne Slot's side. Salah continues to face contract uncertainty as his current deal at Anfield expires at the end of the season.

From January, the record-breaking Liverpool forward can enter negotiations with overseas clubs over a possible pre-contract agreement. In recent years, interest from Saudi Arabia has increased as they look to lure the Egyptian to the Saudi Pro League.

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Szoboszlai sang Salah's praises, speaking after the win over Southampton, and expressed his intention to continue playing with the attacker.

"Very well, everybody knows Mo," he began. "He needs to keep playing. Hopefully I can play with him as long as I can."

The Hungarian was on target for the Reds, opening the scoring in the first-half, ending his 10-month wait to score in the Premier League after last netting for Liverpool in the 4-1 win over Chelsea at the end of January.

After Manchester City were stunned by Tottenham Hotspur, losing 4-0, Arne Slot's side had the opportunity to move eight points clear of the reigning champions ahead of their showdown at Anfield next Sunday. However, the Hungary captain was keen not get drawn into the title race discussion.

He added: "It's a great feeling but it's the beginning of the season. We still need to continue and just don't think where City, Arsenal or other teams are. As long as we do how we do now, we're going to continue. Of course (main title rivals), in the last six years they've won five or four - I don't even know. It's never finished until it's finished."