Salah’s situation at Liverpool has become one of the most closely watched subplots of the 2025/26 season. Once the undisputed talisman at Anfield, the Egyptian has found himself in and out of the starting lineup, which led to his public outburst that he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club. That disagreement coincided with a tactical shift under the Dutch coach, who has favoured a more structured and possession-heavy approach.
From a purely footballing perspective, Salah’s numbers this season reflect that adjustment period. He has featured in 20 matches across all competitions, contributing five goals and four assists. While still respectable, those figures represent a significant drop-off from the standards he has set since arriving on Merseyside in 2017, when he established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable and devastating attackers.
Off the pitch, Salah remains one of Liverpool’s highest earners. He is under contract until the summer of 2027 and is reported to earn a net annual salary of around €14 million (£12m), making him a challenging target for most European clubs. That financial reality helps explain why interest has been strongest from outside Europe’s traditional elite markets, particularly Turkey and Saudi Arabia.