Mohamed Salah's agent has indicated that the forward's next club is set to be revealed shortly, while Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed the club is actively pursuing a right winger this summer.
Salah's Agent Hints at Imminent Decision
Salah's representative, Ramy Abbas Issa, posted on social media: "We still do not know where Mohamed will play next season but we may know very soon." He added: "It is not our style to have discussions with clubs that Mohamed wouldn't want to play for, just for the sake of noise."
The legendary winger ended a nine-year spell at Anfield this summer after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract a year early and depart on a free transfer. Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are considered the leading contenders, with interest also from MLS clubs and Turkish trio Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, and Besiktas.
This follows two earlier posts by Abbas. On May 24, he stated: "We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows. Beware of the click-w****** attention seekers."
Iraola Confirms Winger Search
Andoni Iraola has acknowledged that Liverpool are actively pursuing a right winger. The Basque tactician also anticipates additional signings this summer as he continues to mould his squad following the departure of experienced stars like Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate.
"We cannot expect to sign a winger that is going to replace Mo Salah because otherwise we are preparing him to fail almost," Iraola said. "I think obviously we need someone in that area but probably will have different skills. He can maybe complement the team in another way and we are working on that, definitely. It's one of the challenges."
The Reds have been linked with France international Bradley Barcola of PSG, Yankuba Minteh of Brighton, Koln teenager Said El Mala, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo of Lille.
Quiet Summer So Far
With the Premier League opener against Newcastle United just over four weeks away, Liverpool's only incoming business has been the solitary acquisition of Victor Munoz from Osasuna. The sluggish pace has sparked fears from some fans who feel a major rebuild must be completed in a very tight window.
"Definitely there are going to be changes. A lot of senior players, players who have won everything here have left and we need other players to not replace them but assume more responsibility in terms of inside and outside the pitch," Iraola added. "Some of the players we already have here also have to step up. They will for sure find themselves in an even more important position. And also we have to find solutions outside that can help the very good players we already have."
