Major Salah update: Romano outlines Liverpool’s position ahead of crucial talks with his representatives
Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest insight into Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool amid an eventful period for the forward.
The past few weeks have been unsettled for Salah, who was left out of the starting line-up for four successive matches and omitted entirely from the squad for the Champions League trip to Inter Milan.
After being an unused substitute against Leeds, the Egyptian went public with his frustrations, suggesting that someone at the club wanted him gone and hinting that the clash with Brighton could even be his final appearance at Anfield.
Following internal discussions, however, tensions appear to have eased, with the dispute between Arne Slot and Salah seemingly resolved.
Although he again began on the bench against Brighton, an early injury to Joe Gomez forced Slot into a change. Salah was introduced in the first half and made an instant impact, providing the assist for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal. In doing so, he wrote his name into Premier League history by becoming the player with the most goal contributions for a single club.
After the final whistle, Salah toured Anfield to the sound of fans singing his name — a moment some viewed as a potential farewell.
Interest from Saudi Arabia remains strong, with three clubs monitoring his situation and the Saudi Pro League’s CEO openly expressing a desire to bring the Liverpool star to the Middle East.
Romano outlines Liverpool’s position
Romano has now clarified Liverpool’s stance, revealing that Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, is due in England for decisive talks with the club while the player departs for AFCON duty.
According to Romano, Liverpool are relaxed about the situation and are under no pressure to sell, provided Salah is content to remain under his current terms. However, should the player decide he wants to move on, the club are open to discussing any concrete offer brought forward by his representatives.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that while Saudi interest is well known, no formal proposals have yet been submitted. The upcoming meeting with Abbas will therefore be key in determining the next steps and clarifying the direction of Salah’s future.
Salah’s enduring impact at Anfield
Despite the uncertainty off the pitch, Salah continues to deliver at an elite level. His cameo against Brighton, capped by a crucial assist, added another milestone to an already historic Liverpool career.
The 32-year-old recently overtook Wayne Rooney to claim the record for the most goal involvements for a single club in Premier League history. Since arriving at Anfield, he has amassed an extraordinary 367 goal contributions — 250 goals and 117 assists — across 421 appearances in all competitions.
Such numbers underline why his recent exclusion from the starting XI raised eyebrows and contributed to the strain between player and club.
Ultimately, what happens in the January transfer window will depend on the outcome of the forthcoming discussions between Ramy Abbas and Liverpool’s hierarchy.
