Liverpool hero Ian Rush believes the support can be key to Mohamed Salah signing a new contract.

Despite reports over the last week that the 29-year-old was asking for a staggering £500,000 a week in wages, the Liverpool Echo this not to be true and that negotiations are ongoing.

Former Liverpool forward and legend Ian Rush believes supporters could be a 'deciding factor' if Salah decides to extend his stay at Anfield.

"Everyone wants Salah to stay and I think there is a good chance he will because if he goes anywhere else, he won't get the support he gets now," Rush told the Mail on Sunday.

"Other supporters might like him, but Liverpool fans love him and that could be a deciding factor."