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Arne Slot has responded to claims from the Saudi Sports Minister on Mohamed Salah.

Al-Hilal has emerged as the most likely destination for the Egyptian,

This interest comes as Al Hilal seeks a high-profile replacement for Neymar, whose joined Santos in Brazil

A significant development involves FIFA’s approval of an ‘exceptional’ transfer window from June 1-10, specifically before the Club World Cup, which could facilitate Salah’s move to the Saudi champions

Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal was asked if Salah was the ‘big trophy’ for the Saudi Pro League, responding:

“Well definitely, he ticks all the right boxes for us!

We would love to have him, he’s Egyptian and we have very good relationship – we feel like we are one with the Egyptians as well from our culture and history,” Al-Faisal said.

Now Arne Slot has responded.

What did Arne Slot say about Mohamed Salah?

Speaking in his pre-Bournemouth press conference, Arne Slot said that he wants Mohamed Salah to extend his deal – something that the Dutchman has not mentioned before:

“It would be a surprise if anyone said they didn’t want Mo Salah.

He has done so well for so many years and he has done so well without my advice so he can keep doing what is best for his career.

My advice is different to the one you just mentioned (Saudi sports minister).

“I am not surprised someone wants him?

He has done so many smart things in his career, so he will make the right decision for him and hopefully us in his career.”

“Everybody wants him including us, we want him to extend.”

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