Saudi Confidence Grows Over Potential Mo Salah Deal
The situation surrounding Mohamed Salah has rarely felt more precarious. According to iNews, several Saudi Pro League clubs are preparing new bids for January and belief is rising that this might finally be the window where the Egyptian superstar departs Merseyside in a ‘cut-price deal’. Crucially, the offers will not approach the extraordinary £200m figure previously placed on the table by Al-Ittihad, yet confidence remains that persuasion is possible.
Sources quoted in the report suggest shifting dynamics both at Liverpool and within Saudi football. “Several senior figures at PIF and within the Pro League believe the power lies with them,” one source claimed. They point to Salah’s form, his frustration at missing out on selection and Liverpool’s crowded forward line as factors that could accelerate a move. Another insider insisted, “Mo’s form, unhappiness about not being in the team, Liverpool’s need to change something and the fact they have too many strikers all help push him to the Middle East.”
Slots Tactical Call And Shifting Squad Balance
Arne Slot has taken the bold step of dropping Salah for successive matches, something unheard of in the Egyptian’s Anfield career. It reflects more than tactical adjustment, it reflects a team searching for fresh impetus. Liverpool have spent heavily in attack and the report notes that the arrivals in the summer, plus the club’s interest in Antoine Semenyo, have created a frontline where even Salah is not guaranteed minutes.
The suggestion from within the club’s hierarchy is that selling Salah while he retains value might be part of that reset. After investing £250m in two attackers, the board may see a January cash injection as a way to recalibrate long term strategy under Slot.
Saudi Ambition And Salah’s Unique Appeal
PIF’s ownership stake in Saudi Arabia’s four major clubs has reshaped the league’s ambitions. Spending has cooled since the initial spree but insiders insist an exception will always be made for Salah. Saudi officials have long believed he was tempted by their initial approach and that, given Liverpool’s turbulent season, the timing could finally align.
There is also a cultural dimension. A leading Saudi source told iNews that “an Arab player would become a huge megastar in an Islamic country, adulation to even dwarf what Cristiano Ronaldo receives.” Alongside remarkable financial incentives, that status could prove persuasive.
For Salah, the question may be whether his Liverpool legacy is better protected by moving sooner rather than enduring a season in which form and opportunity drift away. As one figure close to the situation put it, “Nobody wants to see one of Liverpool’s greatest forwards fade out of the picture.”
Our View – Anfield Index Analysis
From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, this report is unsettling. Salah has been central to the club’s modern identity and even in seasons where the squad fluctuated, he provided consistency, professionalism and decisive moments. The idea that he could leave in January, particularly in a cut price deal, feels like a symbolic blow at a moment when the champions require stability.
Supporters know Slot must evolve the side, however the thought of a Salah exit mid season feels like too great a shock during an already fragile campaign. Being ninth is worrying, yet losing an icon risks deepening uncertainty. Fans will also wonder whether the club’s heavy spending in attack has created a situation where the hierarchy is now nudging Salah toward the door.
There is also concern about optics. Allowing Saudi clubs to dictate the tempo of negotiations could weaken Liverpool’s position. While Salah’s form has dipped, supporters remain confident that class endures. Many believe he still has decisive contributions left this season, especially with Liverpool targeting a return to Champions League contention.
Emotionally, it feels premature to envision a Liverpool team without him. If there is to be a farewell, fans want it to arrive on their terms, not dictated by external pressure. For now, the hope is that the club steady themselves and that Salah finds a way back into Slots plans before any January decision is made.
