Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the intense speculation surrounding Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's future, confirming concrete interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.
Romano acknowledged that Saudi Pro League sides have identified the 33-year-old Egyptian forward as a primary target for several years. "Saudi Arabia is a potential destination for Mo Salah if he leaves Liverpool in January or in the next transfer window," Romano stated, as reported by Tribuna. "For the last two or three years, Saudi clubs have indeed been interested in Salah, and he is a top target."
This interest comes amid reported tension at Anfield. Salah is said to feel increasingly marginalized within the Liverpool squad. In this context, wealthy Saudi clubs are prepared to make a monumental financial pitch, with rumors suggesting a readiness to offer an annual salary in the region of €150 million to secure his signature.
However, Romano emphasized that the situation remains in its early stages and ultimately depends on the player. "The issue with Liverpool is still fresh, and at the moment, neither Salah nor his agents have started any negotiations with Saudi Pro League clubs," he explained. "Everything depends on Salah himself."
The ball appears to be firmly in Mohamed Salah's court. He must decide whether to continue his storied legacy in European football with Liverpool or embark on a new, lucrative chapter in the Middle East, a move that would mark a seismic shift in the football landscape.