Mohamed Salah remains a 'priority target' for Saudi clubs as Liverpool star considers future
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsMohamed SalahMohamed Salah has been wanted by Saudi Pro League clubs for several years, and that demand has increased after Liverpool announced he would leave on a free transferMohamed Salah is still a top priority for Saudi Pro League clubs this summer(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)Departing Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah still remains a "priority target" for Saudi Pro League clubs, following repeated attempts to bring the Egyptian winger to the Middle East.Salah announced earlier this season that he would leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, one year before his contract was set to expire. Salah's future remains a mystery, but Saudi Pro League clubs are expected to do all they can to sign the Egyptian this summer.READ MORE: Liverpool decision on Arne Slot future made after hearing boos against ChelseaREAD MORE: Liverpool dealt blow as Chelsea makes first Xabi Alonso contact and thoughts on Premier League move emergeSalah is widely regarded as one of the most recognized and influential Muslims in the world, making him a priority for Saudi Pro League clubs.
However, with no transfer fee required, it's likely that all Saudi Pro League clubs will be attempting to lure Salah.Salah has been linked with several clubs and regions, with reports that he could push to stay in Europe and prolong his Champions League legacy. That doesn't mean that Saudi Pro League clubs won't make approaches.Salah has yet to reveal his next club after announcing he would leave Liverpool(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)"What's happening in Saudi Arabia is that the funds are in place for a big Saudi club to sign Mohamed Salah this summer," said journalist Kaveh Solhekol on Sky Sports.
Why would a Saudi club not try and sign him now on a free transfer?"Interestingly, the Saudi Pro League has announced a new funding model - player acquisition model - which is going to see the money available to sign players shared more equally between the clubs.Salah fell out with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during this season(Image: 2026 Alex Livesey - Danehouse)"The money is in place, when it comes to big football players like Mo Salah, the money is still there. The Saudi Pro League will do all it can, but MLS and the Turkish Super League are also interested.It's also thought that Salah could return to Italy, where he starred for Fiorentina and Roma before joining Liverpool.