Liverpool is reportedly anticipating a substantial offer from the Saudi Pro League for Mohamed Salah by the conclusion of the season. Despite Salah’s iconic status at Anfield and his pivotal role as the club’s primary attacking player, ongoing speculation suggests the possibility of his departure from Liverpool before the commencement of the 2024-25 season.
The contract of the Egyptian international is set to expire in less than 16 months, prompting Liverpool to potentially seek a contract renewal to avoid relinquishing him during the summer transfer window.
Presently, indications suggest that Salah is inclined towards extending his tenure with Liverpool rather than pursuing a new challenge, particularly in the Middle Eastern region.
However, persistent rumors hint at a Saudi Arabian team preparing an exceptionally enticing proposal, possibly one of unprecedented allure in football history. Last year, reports circulated widely about a purported bid of no less than £150 million from Al Ittihad, albeit Liverpool showed no inclination to entertain a sale so late in the summer transfer window.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool has effectively been advised to specify their desired price for a potential transfer to proceed. With Salah having a year less on his contract compared to when initial interest surfaced in 2023, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool could command the same £150 million figure previously rumored.
Nevertheless, the report suggests that any offer from a Saudi Pro League club would need to exceed £100 million to secure Salah’s transfer. Presently, Salah’s focus is on aiding Liverpool’s quest for a quadruple, with the team having already secured the EFL Cup trophy despite Salah missing the final due to injury.
Salah has recently returned to the squad for the last two fixtures, making substitute appearances against Sparta Prague in the Europa League and Manchester City in the Premier League. Despite his efforts, Liverpool could only manage a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, relinquishing their top spot in the standings to Arsenal on goal difference.
Looking ahead, Salah anticipates featuring in at least one of the upcoming fixtures, which includes the reverse fixture against Sparta and an FA Cup quarter-final encounter with Manchester United later this week.