shocking Liverpool transfer: Mo Salah “agreed” move to Saudi Arabia
Once again, Mohamed Salah’s future looms large as Liverpool gears up for a pivotal summer transfer window. The club is already bracing for significant changes, bidding farewell to manager Jurgen Klopp while ushering in a new backroom setup orchestrated by the returning Michael Edwards.
Salah, poised to enter the final year of his contract with Liverpool, has long been the subject of speculation regarding a potential move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League, notably Al-Ittihad. These rumors are likely to resurface in the coming weeks, placing Liverpool in the dilemma of whether to part ways with their longstanding star.
Fresh reports from Saudi Arabia suggest that Salah nearly made the switch to the Gulf state previously, only for a last-minute change of heart from Liverpool to alter the course of history. Turki Alalshikh, renowned as the driving force behind Saudi’s significant investments in sports, including boxing, shed light on Salah’s past flirtation with a move to the Middle East during an interview with Ariel Helwani on the ‘MMA Hour’ podcast.
Salah’s recent form has sparked debates as Liverpool’s quest for a quadruple under Klopp’s tenure stumbled towards the end. Nonetheless, the Egyptian forward has maintained an impressive record, tallying 18 goals and 10 assists in 10 Premier League starts during the 2023-24 season.
As Salah approaches his 32nd birthday in June, his estimated transfer value stands at just over £45 million, factoring in his contract’s expiration in the summer of 2025. Should the Saudis pursue him once more, it’s expected that they’ll offer a substantial premium to secure his services.