Liverpool great Robbie Fowler says the players will be happy if Mohamed Salah pens a new deal - no matter the terms involved.

Writing for the Mirror, Fowler opined: "He will almost certainly believe he is worth a bit more than he is earning and, of course, be ­entitled to a pay rise.

"Judging by his ­performances right now you have to give him what he wants.

"I don't think you will hear any ­Liverpool fans going against that. But, from a ­financial ­viewpoint, the club have got to look after things long term.

"So, of course, there is not going to be a quick ­agreement.

"The rest of us all want him to sign a new deal –and the sooner, the better.

"Of course, there have been instances in ­dressing rooms in the past where some players have become upset over an individual earning more than the rest.

"But, in this instance, ­Liverpool must realise that Mo is now one of the best players in the world, whether they like it or not, and with everything that brings. Having been in ­numerous dressing rooms from a player's point of view, I honestly don't think there will be any problems with Mo becoming easily the best- paid player at Anfield.

"There will be no, 'Oh he doesn't deserve that ­because he is an average player'. No way.

"We are talking about one of the standout world players. I would be ­absolutely amazed if there is one single player in that ­Liverpool dressing room who is saying he doesn't deserve a contract to match his world-class status."