Mo Salah: David Ornstein’s new position on the Saudi transfer exposes a significant turn in the Liverpool story
Reputable journalist David Ornstein has revealed that Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is now anticipated to STAY at Anfield for an additional season in a huge twist.
Al Ittihad made a £150 million offer for the Egyptian king last summer, and a number of sources have predicted that they will make another significant offer in the upcoming days.
The rumors were further fueled when Salah and Jurgen Klopp were spotted arguing angrily during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday. Nonetheless, Ornstein asserts that despite Saudi Arabia’s ongoing interest, the Reds “absolutely anticipate” Salah to stay this summer. Salah, according to him, has not indicated that he wishes to leave the Merseyside club. The leadership of the Saudi Pro League currently believes that a summer deal is quite doubtful. Compared to last summer, when they were significantly investing in big-name players and Al Ittihad wanted Salah to lead their Club World Cup campaign, their interest in him is now “less aggressive.”
The Premier League “may prefer to focus on Salah in 2025 when he will be 33 and there would be no transfer fee” if the winger declines to sign a contract extension at Anfield. Mo Salah is staying put for the time being, according to Ornstein. Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s incoming sporting director, will take over Salah’s contract. With their contracts scheduled to end in 2025, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s futures are likewise uncertain at this time. Following a principle agreement last week, Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, is expected to take over as Liverpool’s manager. Salah’s recent decline in form has seriously affected the Reds’ championship race, but he has still scored 29 goals in 49 games this season across all competitions. By keeping the 31-year-old for another season, Liverpool will avoid having to replace him with a new superstar winger because he is still an essential part of their team. But it’s important to remember that the Reds have essentially rejected the opportunity to get more than £100 million for a player who is past his prime.
Having said that, it will undoubtedly be the perfect choice if Salah leads Liverpool to more significant victories under Slot in the upcoming year. Jurgen Klopp’s departure will help Salah at Liverpool. Gary Neville, a former defender for Manchester United, thinks that the fact that Klopp is leaving Liverpool before the upcoming season will be beneficial for Salah. “Watching [the disagreement] between an incredible boss and an incredible player is painful.”