Mohamed Salah’s recent public complaint that the Reds have been \u201cunder the bus\u201d has forced a swift reassessment of his standing at Liverpool. The club are reported to still want to keep the forward, but the situation has accelerated into something described internally as bewildering.<\/p>\n
Salah rarely addresses the media, yet similar pressure was applied last season during talks that eventually produced a two-year deal thought to be worth more than \u00a341 million ($54.8 million). His current contract has around 18 months to run and the club viewed his absence from the starting lineup as temporary.<\/p>\n
The Athletic has reported that the perception among other clubs and agents, including some with \u201cdirect knowledge\u201d of Liverpool, is that Salah either wants to force a transfer or is applying pressure on Slot, who is already feeling scrutiny because of poor results this season. There is an acknowledgement inside Liverpool that a continued hardline stance from Salah could render his place at the club untenable if no resolution is reached.<\/p>\n
For now the ball is said to be in Salah\u2019s court, though his immediate focus may turn to international duty as he prepares to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations. Jamie Carragher has pointed out that Salah is searching for his first international title.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest Salah\u2019s outside options are limited. Saudi clubs were keen before he committed his future to Liverpool in April, and Al Hilal or Al Ittihad are presented as more plausible Saudi destinations than Al Nassr. Al Hilal could offer a reunion with Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez. \u201cMohamed Salah is welcome in the Saudi League, but it is the clubs that are responsible for negotiating with players. For sure Salah is [a target],\u201d SPL chief executive Omar Mugharbel confirmed this week.<\/p>\n
Major League Soccer interest has been reported, though any move there would require an available Designated Player slot. Inter Miami are thought to have plans for theirs, while Chicago Fire and San Diego FC have been mentioned as more feasible destinations. Leaving Europe would mean departing the highest competitive level of club football, a significant consideration for a 33-year-old player still in good physical condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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