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Liverpool'sSadio Mane is set to be rewarded with a bumper new deal.

The Senegal international is two years into a contract at Anfield that runs until 2021.

But in recognition of his contribution – and of the fact that the market has moved upwards since he joined from Southampton just two years ago – the forward is in line for a pay hike.

The incredible rise in salaries is prompting clubs to protect their prized assets and, despite pocketing £143m from the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, the Reds have no intention of allowing other stars to leave.

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Mane has proved his worth following the £30m switch from the south coast and his value has rocketed along with the market, particularly in light of his coolly-taken midweek treble against Porto.

The striker, 25, has three years left to run on the £80,000-a-week contract he agreed after leaving St Mary's, so there is no immediate pressure to strike a deal.

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But if the fleet-heeled forward commits to a further two years then he can expect to double his money in line with the club's highest earners.

Liverpool are also set to offer fresh terms to Mo Salah but Mane is first in the queue for an increase.