Could Mohamed Salah’s next move shatter transfer records and redefine his legacy?
The future of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has become increasingly uncertain as several Saudi Arabian clubs intensify their interest. Despite signing a lucrative new contract worth £400,000 per week, the Egyptian star is reportedly frustrated by unfulfilled promises from the club. When asked about the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia in January 2026, Salah declined to comment, saying: “I don’t want to talk about that because the club will interpret it differently.”
Shortly after, at the World Football Summit in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League CEO Omar Mugharbel confirmed that Salah is a prime target for multiple teams. According to The Telegraph, clubs such as Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al Qadsiah are prepared to spend heavily to secure the 32‑year‑old superstar.
Back in September 2023, Al Ittihad had already tabled a £150 million bid for Salah, which Liverpool rejected. Sources now suggest that a deal could still materialize — potentially at a fee even higher than the one previously turned down. This reflects the Saudi Pro League’s reputation for lavish spending to attract global icons, positioning Salah as the next potential symbol of the competition’s ambitions.
Yet the path is not straightforward. According to The New York Times, any contract exceeding £2.4 million per year must be approved by league organizers. More critically, the league enforces strict rules against manipulative negotiations: if a player or agent is caught using one club as leverage to inflate offers from another, they face an immediate ban from the Saudi transfer market.
This regulation is particularly significant given that clubs backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) often compete for the same players. The rule aims to prevent artificial bidding wars and inflated salaries. For Salah, it means that if his representatives attempt to engineer a false auction among Saudi clubs, he could lose the opportunity to join the league altogether.
From one perspective, Salah’s potential move highlights the growing power of Saudi football to reshape the global transfer market. From another, it underscores the risks of navigating a system with rigid rules and high stakes. Whether he remains at Anfield or becomes the face of a new era in Saudi Arabia, Salah’s next decision could be one of the most defining moments of his career.
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