Mo Salah‘s links to Saudi Arabia have reignited in the wake of his critical Liverpool comments, with “several” clubs reportedly looking to make an official bid in the January window.
Salah’s bombshell comments on the wake of starting three games in a row from the bench has left his future at Anfield at a crossroad, with Saudi links now resurfacing.
According to the *Telegraph*‘s Mike McGrath, “several” clubs in the region are “looking to make official bids next month,” with a source claiming they’re ready to do “whatever it takes.”
The report states that there has been “no contact with Liverpool about a deal” but that there is an openness to a loan or permanent move – the former seems incredibly unlikely.
McGrath adds that Saudi clubs are “poised to bid next month,” with interest from PIF-affiliated clubs and beyond, including Al Qadsiah, who are linked to state-owned energy giant Aramco.
Sky Sports add that Salah is wanted in the Saudi Pro League, but clubs “would need to have a clear indication that he is ready to play there before making a move.”
Mo Salah “would have” moved to Saudi
LEEDS, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 6, 2025: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wearing a brown Bottega Veneta bag arrives before the FA Premier League match between Leeds United FC and Liverpool FC at Elland Road. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
The Egyptian, however, did admit at the end of last season that he would have move to Saudi Arabia if he had not agreed a new Liverpool contract.
“My contract was about to finish with the club and I thought that if I didn’t renew with the club there I was a very strong chance that I would go there,” he admitted to Arabic broadcaster ON Sport.
“But in the end we reached an agreement with the club.
“I still have a good relationship with the people in Saudi Arabia and I always stay in contact with them.”
The economic lure will not as eye-watering for Salah as he is already being paid handsomely by Liverpool, with reports claiming that if all bonuses and clauses are met he will earn around £25 million per season, which works out at £480,000 per week.
Salah’s contract alone, therefore, will still be worth upwards of £30 million by the time the January window opens.
There has been a scaling back on big signings in Saudi, and Sky Sports also report that Saudi officials believe they should no longer pay players more than they earn in Europe.
It is a different landscape from what it was a few years ago but Liverpool could still demand and recoup a hefty fee if they do open the door to an exit.
It remains to be seen if they will, with the coming week crucial in identifying a path forward as Salah leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations after Brighton‘s visit on Saturday.