In May, Al-Hilal had a go at signing the Liverpool player, but the club didn’t bite on the £150m bid.
Salah’s contract has just one year left, and now things feel different. Former Liverpool director Michael Edwards is back as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football and won’t be keen to lose Salah for nothing.
If there’s a proper offer from Al-Hilal, the club might take it. After all, this summer could be their last real chance to get something back before his deal runs out.
Al-Ittihad eye Salah as Benzema replacement
Salah’s contract means only a few clubs could realistically afford to sign him, but Al-Ittihad are one of them, especially now that Karim Benzema has left.
According to Saudi Arabian outlet WinWin, Salah is Al-Ittihad’s ‘top choice’ to replace Benzema. The club have reportedly had their eye on him for a while and are expected to approach Liverpool soon.
We talked about Al-Ittihad before the window closed, suggesting that Liverpool look into Moussa Diaby. The former Aston Villa winger was close to joining Inter, but the deal fell through.
If Liverpool and Al-Ittihad end up negotiating over Salah, a player exchange might be an option worth considering.
Why it makes sense for Liverpool to move on from Mo Salah
Regardless of how the rest of his time at Anfield plays out, Salah has already secured his place as one of the club’s all-time greats and one of the Premier League’s most impactful players.
But he hasn’t looked the same this season, and with his contract situation, this summer might be the final window to cash in.
Unless there’s a turnaround before the end of the campaign, it’s a tough decision Liverpool may have to face.
It’s not just about age—he also looks like he needs a change. A move could benefit both sides, giving Salah a new start and allowing Arne Slot to refresh that right flank.
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