Saudi clubs “believe” they can secure Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah for a lower transfer fee this January.

Saudi Pro League clubs now reportedly believe they can secure Liverpool star Mohamed Salah for a reduced fee in the upcoming January transfer window.

The Egyptian forward has been struggling for form lately, and Arne Slot has dropped him to the bench for the last two matches against West Ham and Sunderland.

According to iNews, this situation has boosted confidence among Saudi teams that they could land Salah at a cut-price deal as they prepare their January moves.

What sources are saying about the Salah-to-Saudi links
A source quoted in the report said: “Several senior figures at PIF and within the Pro League feel the leverage is now on their side.”

They added that Salah’s dip in form, his frustration over limited playing time, Liverpool’s desire to shake things up, and the club’s surplus of forwards all strengthen the chances of pushing him towards a move to the Middle East.

The report also mentions that Saudi officials believe Salah was seriously tempted by a move previously, even though he eventually signed a new contract at Anfield late last season.

Should Liverpool consider selling Salah?
Salah is a club legend, with 250 goals since joining in 2017 and playing a major role in winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, and several other trophies.

However, even elite players eventually decline, and Salah appears far from his usual level this season, struggling to replicate his past influence.

With only five goals in 19 appearances so far, Liverpool might need to consider whether this is the right moment to move him on and bring in a replacement who is either in his prime or approaching it over the next few years.

Antoine Semenyo has been mentioned as a possible option, with iNews also linking him to Liverpool—making him a name worth keeping an eye on.