Owen believes Salah & Mane leaving Liverpool would be 'astounding'

legend Michael Owen has claimed that the departure of

and

from the team could be astounding.

The two Liverpool stars will soon enter the final year of their contract with Roberto Firmino, and both will enter their thirties. Rumor has it that the Reds agreed to a four-year deal with Salah, and that talks with Mane are said to have been going on for some time. There are rumors that teams want to attract the two stars, and Owen claimed that the separation of the two stars could be astounding for the Reds.

“I would be very surprised if anybody leaves. Liverpool have built for the future, yes, but the here and now is still so important. 

“You can wish your life away planning for the future, thinking about three or four years down the line, but then all of a sudden you don’t win anything, and those players you’re planning with turn out to be not quite as good because they are not part of a winning side.

“There’s a balance to be had, and it feels like Liverpool are getting that right.

“In terms of individuals, I’d be astounded if any of them left, to be honest. Football changes all the time, but at this current time, Liverpool is the destination for top players. I don’t see why or how you would leave. 

“Where can you go that’s better? You can go sideways, yes, to someone like Manchester City, but Liverpool wouldn’t sell you and why would you want to tarnish your reputation anyway? 

“Barcelona and Real Madrid aren't what they were when I had to make a decision all those years ago. Liverpool are a different animal these days; they can entice anyone they want, and with anyone who is already there, the club holds all the aces. 

“I’d be astounded if anybody goes this summer.”

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