Real Madrid Eyeing Surprise Move to Sign Liverpool Star in January
Real Madrid’s forward line has hit an unexpected obstacle following Kylian Mbappé’s injury, one that, while not deemed serious, will sideline the Frenchman for a number of weeks. The void in attack has inevitably triggered speculation, and few names ignite transfer debate quite like Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. According to reports from Defensa Central, his representatives have been proactively sounding out clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid, with a proposed January to June loan carrying a €12 million price tag.
Salah, Real Madrid Option Amid Internal Friction
The report outlines that Salah endured a period of tension under Arne Slot, following the Egyptian’s comments after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, though relations have since improved. Despite a return to the pitch, the suggestion is that a temporary exit reportedly remains on the cards.
“Salah has a contract with Liverpool until 2027, but they are studying looking for a way out. They are aware that his sale could be complicated in the middle of the season, but they do see a loan as feasible.”
This is telling. A mid season permanent exit for a club icon of Salah’s stature would be seismic. Yet, even by Real Madrid’s standards, the fee has been met with disbelief. The article adds:
“At Real Madrid they consider that this amount for Salah’s loan is a very crazy figure. Especially if we take into account that it would only arrive for 6 months, so the operation is not profitable. They have ruled it out and not even Mbappé’s injury makes them change their minds.”
Real Madrid’s transfer policy has historically leaned toward long term commercial and sporting value. A €12 million loan for a 33 year old entering the latter stages of his peak, with no option to buy, challenges the club’s typical calculus.
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Liverpool supporters reading this report will likely be sceptical, if not outright unconvinced. The idea of Salah being “offered” on a six month loan will raise eyebrows across Merseyside. Of course, Salah has struggled for form this season and has had his issues with Arne Slot, but there’s no chance he leaves in January. Especially not to Real Madrid.
