Mo Salah's Liverpool Future Hangs in the Balance Amid Saudi Transfer Rumours
Liverpool could be heading into another period of significant transition this summer, with the latest reports indicating that star forward Mo Salah is actively exploring a move away from the club. The Reds, who embarked on a lavish spending spree last pre-season, have struggled to maintain their Premier League dominance, fueling speculation about further squad changes.
Salah's Potential Move to Saudi Arabia Gains Momentum
According to recent updates, Salah has reportedly initiated discussions with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, with negotiations now advancing through his agent, Ramy Abbas Issa. The Egyptian winger, who signed a two-year extension with Liverpool just last season, is said to be more open to a transfer than ever before. If the deal materialises, Salah could triple his current £400,000-a-week salary, positioning him as a potential successor to Cristiano Ronaldo as the face of the Saudi Pro League.
This development follows earlier links to Saudi Arabia in 2024, which were dismissed after Salah committed to Liverpool. However, his form has notably dipped this season, despite winning multiple individual awards in the 2024/25 campaign, including the Golden Boot and PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Liverpool's management might find the prospect of saving on Salah's substantial wages and securing a hefty transfer fee appealing, especially with rumours suggesting all parties aim to finalise any deal before Salah departs for the World Cup with Egypt.
Arne Slot Addresses Controversial Luis Diaz Departure
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken out about the controversial £65.5 million sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich last summer. Diaz, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool's Premier League title win last season, has thrived at Bayern, scoring 18 goals and providing 14 assists in 30 appearances. Many fans have questioned the decision to sell the Colombian winger, especially as Liverpool's revamped forward line has struggled to replicate last season's goal-scoring form.
Slot defended the club's model, emphasising Liverpool's commitment to sustainability. He stated, "Luis Diaz is another example of how this club is run. If this club gets for a 28-year-old an offer like that then this club, because it is built on sustainability, chooses to sell a player." Slot also pointed to the lengthy absence of Alexander Isak, a British record signing, as a factor in the team's offensive struggles, suggesting it is unfair to judge the new attacking lineup without him.
The Reds' pre-season spending, which totalled a staggering £446 million on signings like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike, has not yielded the expected results, with the team falling well off the pace in the Premier League. As speculation around Salah's future intensifies, Liverpool could face further upheaval, testing Slot's ability to navigate another summer of potential departures and arrivals.
