Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League feels inevitable \u2014 but will his poor form this season fast-track the Liverpool legend\u2019s move to the Middle East?<\/p>\n
A report from Spanish outlet Fichajes<\/a> says several Saudi Arabian clubs have \u2018their sights set on Salah<\/a>\u2018 after failing to sign him in each of the last three summer transfer windows.<\/p>\n Mo Salah\u2019s slow start to 2025\/26: The numbers<\/p>\n Fewer open play Premier League goals (2) than Moises Caicedo, Micky van de Ven and Bruno Guimaraes Salah to Saudi is a transfer link that refuses to go away. Alongside Fichajes, journalist Graeme Bailey says that a previous offer from the Middle East remains on the table.<\/p>\n Bailey told\u00a0The Boot Room Football:<\/a> \u201cMo Salah and Pro League links won\u2019t go away, but he doesn\u2019t want them to; he will end up in Saudi Arabia one day.<\/p>\n \u201cI can confirm that the Saudis\u2019 offer to Salah is an open one, the deal is ready for him as and when he wants it.<\/p>\n \u201cThey are not talking to him now, and haven\u2019t talked to him or Liverpool about a deal in January; they don\u2019t really need to, they are ready when he is.\u201d<\/p>\n Over in Spain, it\u2019s claimed that Saudi Arabian clubs are \u2018prepared to offer him a historic figure\u2019 that would put him on par with Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>.<\/p>\n Salah would reportedly receive around \u00a3150million per season if he moves to Saudi, and Liverpool<\/a> have \u2018not taken that threat lightly\u2019 after agreeing a new contract with the Egyptian in April.<\/p>\n He ended months of speculation about his future at Anfield, but after a poor start to 2025\/26, Salah\u2019s name is back in the transfer rumour mill.<\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n The continued interest and the scale of the proposed contract have changed the landscape, forcing Anfield to consider its options should money become the deciding factor.<\/p>\n Salah appears on the list of preferred candidates thanks to his media impact and profile that combines success, talent, and Arab-Muslim heritage.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Mohamed Salah faces a life and career decision: continue at a club that has given him glory and history or embark on a new chapter in an emerging league that offers unparalleled figures.<\/p>\n It is a big decision, and whether or not you believe Bailey and\/or Fichajes, there\u2019s no doubt that Salah can get Saudi clubs grovelling for him at the click of his fingers. Liverpool, though, will not let their superstar forward leave for below \u00a3100m.<\/p>\n MORE ON SALAH ON F365 Liverpool would surely consider Salah sale if Saudi bid comes<\/p>\n Salah isn\u2019t performing like a \u00a3100m footballer this season, but his form in 2024\/25 was extraordinary. His new three-year deal means Liverpool still hold the cards \u2014 not him.<\/p>\n That said, after a rubbish start to the season for both Salah and Liverpool, the club\u2019s stance might not be as firm as it was seven months ago when he signed.<\/p>\n Salah\u2019s Saudi move has always felt like a matter of when, not if.<\/p>\n Despite his dip, Liverpool won\u2019t be thinking about selling him, but if the player or a Pro League club initiate those uncomfortable conversations, the situation changes.<\/p>\n At that point, the Reds would factor in his age, wages and resale value, the sort of things that didn\u2019t matter when Salah was posting world-class numbers last season.<\/p>\n If he were six years younger, his current form would be a blip.<\/p>\n But because he\u2019s 33, the word blip is used sparingly, and the word finished is thrown around for fun.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f John Obi Mikel: \u201cI heard Salah was very close to Jota. He doesn\u2019t look like himself, he looks like a shadow of his former self. I would be careful and very calm when criticising this Liverpool team. Let\u2019s not forget what happened!\u201d pic.twitter.com\/afsZM5668h<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAverages 5.73 touches in the attacking penalty area per 90; averaged 9.49 last season
\n42.3% take-on success rate (58\/137) in 2024\/25 down to 15.4% (2\/13) in 25\/26<\/p>\n
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