Officials in the Saudi Pro League are reportedly ready to open formal talks for Mohamed Salah, but only if the forward signals a desire to leave Liverpool. The Telegraph says Saudi decision-makers are willing to consider Salah as a headline signing, yet they will not pursue negotiations without the player’s prior consent.<\/p>\n
Salah’s future has become uncertain after manager Arne Slot left the veteran goalscorer out of the starting lineup for Liverpool\u2019s last two matches as he sought greater defensive stability. That sequence of team selections has prompted renewed questions about Salah\u2019s role at Anfield ahead of the January transfer window.<\/p>\n
Last season discussions around Salah reportedly centred on a free transfer as his contract approached its end. With time having moved on, Liverpool would now be in a position to demand a fee should they choose to sell their leading scorer. How much Saudi clubs would be prepared to pay now is unclear.<\/p>\n
A high-profile approach is not without precedent. In 2023, Salah was the subject of a bid worth \u00a3150 million ($200 million) from Al Ittihad. That club\u2019s squad includes Karim Benzema, N\u2019Golo Kant\u00e9 and former Liverpool teammate Fabinho. Given Salah\u2019s age and current form, reports suggest a repeat of that valuation is unlikely.<\/p>\n
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has sought to temper transfer talk, insisting he still “needs” the Egypt international around to help lead the dressing room, but any final decision will rest with Salah himself.<\/p>\n
If the forward were to express an interest in a move to Saudi Arabia this winter, reports name Al Hilal as the likeliest destination. The league has already attracted former Liverpool personnel, with Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez joining the Saudi champions during the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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