The ongoing saga surrounding Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool continues to dominate headlines, with his agent reportedly ruling out a January move and a former Premier League star launching a fierce defence of the Egyptian against critic Jamie Carragher.
Adebayor Launches Stinging Defence of Salah
The feud between Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah and former Reds defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher has found a new supporter in ex-Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Carragher had labelled Salah's post-match comments after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds United earlier this month as a "disgrace".
In a fiery eight-minute monologue on Monday Night Football, Carragher suggested Salah's decision to stop in the mixed zone was a choreographed act with his agent designed to "cause maximum damage" and strengthen his own position at the club. While tensions have since cooled between the player and manager Arne Slot, the war of words with Carragher persists.
Adebayor has now entered the fray, vehemently defending Salah's legacy and taking aim at Carragher's own career achievements. "You know, some players were lucky enough to be born in certain areas," Adebayor stated. "Carragher, I think, was lucky enough to be born in Liverpool - that's why he can proclaim, 'I won something.'"
The Togolese striker highlighted Salah's monumental contributions, saying: "Mo Salah won the league, Mo Salah won the Champions League with them. Mo Salah's been the top scorer for them for I don't know how many years. I think he's even entering [the discussion about] the best ever player to play in the Premier League." He concluded by branding Carragher's public criticism as "incredible" and "disrespectful".
Salah's Agent Shuts Down January Transfer Speculation
Amid the off-field drama, speculation about a potential January transfer window exit for the 33-year-old forward has been circulating. However, a concrete move now appears highly unlikely following intervention from his long-time representative.
According to reports from Turkey, officials from Super Lig giants Fenerbahce recently met with Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas, to discuss a potential winter switch. The talks were said to have been prompted by perceived frustrations in Salah's role at Anfield.
Any possibility of a deal was swiftly dismissed by Abbas. It is reported that he informed the Turkish club's representatives that should Salah leave Liverpool, his only destination would be Saudi Arabia. This aligns with the long-standing interest from the Saudi Pro League, which has followed the player for over a year.
Salah, whose current Liverpool contract runs until 2027, is currently away on international duty. He is representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, where his nation has successfully progressed to the knockout stages of the tournament.
What Happens Next for Liverpool's Star?
The situation presents a complex dilemma for Liverpool and manager Arne Slot as the January window approaches. While the immediate threat of a move to Fenerbahce has been quashed, the underlying narrative surrounding Salah's contentment and long-term future remains.
The public backing from a figure like Adebayor underscores the high-profile nature of Salah's standing in the game, while Carragher's comments reflect a faction of opinion critical of the player's recent conduct. With his agent's remarks, the spectre of a future big-money move to Saudi Arabia continues to loom on the horizon, even if not in this current transfer period.
For now, Liverpool fans will hope their star forward can focus on his national team duties and return to Merseyside ready to help the club's push for success in the second half of the 2025/26 season.
