The Egyptian king signed a new two-year contract at the end of last season. The deal is expected to be worth £400,000-a-week and will see Salah run until 2027.
But for various reasons, it seems likely that sporting director Richard Hughes will choose to cut ties with the 33-year-old before then.
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Consider Salah’s output first. Liverpool have been inconsistent this season and are facing a battle to regain their Champions League qualification.
Salah has not been at his best in the Liverpool squad – he has not scored in the Premier League since November 1.
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Then you need to consider Salah’s falling out with Arne Slott ahead of his Africa Cup of Nations appearance.
The two-time African Footballer of the Year said his relationship with the manager was non-existent and accused the club of throwing him under the bus.
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A settlement has been reached since then but it would be no surprise for Salah to be sold this summer if the right offer materializes.
Etihad hopes Salah
Given Salah’s experience, ability and legendary status in the game, the Premier League champions could fetch him a transfer fee of up to £100m, not to mention his market value.
Saudi giant Al-Ittihad appears ready to take the first step They made room in their budget by selling Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante in the winter.
For the wide attackers, a battle is about to begin.
Winwin claims super-rich Al Qadesia is now vying to sign Salah.
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Kadesiya to compete for Salah’s signature
Backed by state oil company Saudi Aramco, Al-Qadsiah owns Julian Weigl, Nacho and Mateo Retegui, among others.
They are also managed by former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, who joined the club in December after leaving Celtic.
“Salah is the first choice to strengthen the Etihad side in the upcoming summer transfer window,” the report states.
“Another Saudi club interested in signing Salah in the upcoming summer transfer window is Saudi Aramco-owned Al Qadisiyah, which was the biggest spender in the last winter transfer window as Salah is an important target for them in the near term.”
A parting of ways seems inevitable – and the Saudi Professional League is emerging as Salah’s next destination.
