Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah continues to be a prime target for the Saudi Pro League, and sources indicate that he will be presented with another opportunity to make a move to the Middle East this summer, as reported by 90min.
In the previous summer transfer window, Saudi club Al Ittihad expressed serious interest in Salah. However, Liverpool stood firm and opted not to part ways with their star player, whose contract extends until 2025.
As Salah approaches the final year of his current contract, it is anticipated that Saudi officials will make a renewed approach this summer if he hasn’t extended his terms before the season concludes.
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Although Salah is reportedly content at Liverpool and may consider extending his stay at Anfield, the 31-year-old is not expected to make a decision in the coming weeks. The resolution of this situation is likely to unfold later in the year.
Until a formal decision is made regarding Salah’s future at Anfield, Saudi officials remain hopeful of persuading him to make the move. While Al Ittihad received approval from the Saudi Ministry of Sport to bid £150m for Salah last year, it is Al Hilal that is expected to lead the pursuit this summer.
Despite sustaining an injury during Egypt’s recent draw with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations, Salah was on Al Hilal’s shortlist last year. However, he was the third name on the list, behind Lionel Messi (who joined Inter Miami) and Neymar (signed for €90m but suffered a serious knee injury after five games in Saudi Arabia).
Saudi decision-makers have identified Salah as one of the top targets for the league, alongside Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. However, Salah’s willingness to make the move is crucial, and he shares a strong relationship with Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo, who signed him during his tenure at Chelsea.
Emenalo recently acknowledged that players like Salah, when available, are of interest, but he emphasized the importance of respecting Salah’s happiness at Liverpool. The Reds also appreciate the respectful communication from Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, especially when rejecting an offer for Salah last summer. Liverpool made it clear that they wanted to keep Salah, leading to a positive outcome for their relationship with the interested parties.