Saudi Arabian heavyweights Al Ittihad have reportedly begun discussions with the agent of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, reigniting one of football\u2019s most persistent transfer stories.<\/p>\n
French outlet Foot Mercato claims the Egyptian forward is now far \u201cmore open\u201d to a switch to Saudi Arabia than in previous transfer windows, signalling a significant change in his outlook.<\/p>\n
Salah increasingly receptive to Saudi switch as talks begin<\/p>\n
Although Salah signed a lucrative extension keeping him at Liverpool until 2027 after a sensational 2024\u201325 campaign, his stance appears to have softened.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old had consistently expressed a desire to remain in the Premier League, but reports suggest his representative, Ramy Abbas Issa, is now in active dialogue with Al Ittihad.<\/p>\n
The Jeddah club are eager to recruit a global icon to lead their next chapter and reportedly see Salah as the ideal marquee name to drive them back to the top of the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n
Difficult season fuels exit speculation<\/p>\n
Talk of a possible departure has intensified during a challenging 2025\u201326 season for Liverpool.<\/p>\n
The Reds currently sit sixth in the Premier League after a disappointing domestic run, and tensions reportedly surfaced when Salah had a public disagreement with head coach Arne Slot after being left out of the starting XI for three straight matches.<\/p>\n
Though he has since reclaimed his place in the lineup, there are suggestions that relationships behind the scenes remain uneasy. Salah previously hinted that someone within the club may no longer want him at Anfield, prompting speculation that Liverpool could consider a sale.<\/p>\n
From the club\u2019s standpoint, this summer may present the last realistic chance to command a substantial transfer fee while also easing their wage bill by moving on one of their highest earners.<\/p>\n
A Liverpool legend regardless of what happens<\/p>\n
If Salah were to leave, he would depart as one of the greatest players in Liverpool\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
Since arriving from Roma in 2017, the \u201cEgyptian King\u201d has been central to the club\u2019s resurgence, amassing 251 goals and 119 assists in 426 appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n
Last season alone, he was instrumental in delivering the Premier League title, scoring 29 goals and registering 18 assists in 38 league matches. Across all competitions, he produced 34 goals and 23 assists \u2014 a campaign many felt merited Ballon d\u2019Or recognition.<\/p>\n
Over nine seasons at Anfield, Salah has lifted the Champions League, two Premier League titles, two League Cups and an FA Cup, while also becoming Liverpool\u2019s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League era.<\/p>\n
Should this be the final chapter of his Anfield journey, Salah\u2019s farewell would mark the end of an era \u2014 and the departure of a true footballing icon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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