Mohamed Salah has long been a target for Saudi Arabian clubs since the Public Investment Fund began investing heavily in the league. Despite a difficult season at Liverpool, he remains one of the top names linked to a move.
Salah was pivotal in Liverpool’s Premier League title win during Arne Slot’s debut season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists – the most prolific campaign since his first season at Anfield in 2017-18.
However, he has managed just four Premier League goals this season. Earlier in the season, Salah’s form dipped, leading Slot to drop him from the starting XI.
After three games on the bench, Salah publicly criticised Liverpool in December, claiming he had been “thrown under the bus” and that his relationship with Slot had broken down.
Salah returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and has been reintegrated into Liverpool’s starting lineup, featuring in five matches and scoring once, including in the 6-0 Champions League win over Qarabag.
Reports suggested Al-Ittihad had began negotiations with Salah, with optimism that a deal could be reached, but journalist Ismael Mahmoud has clarified that no talks have taken place.
The 33-year-old remains fully focused on Liverpool, while also preparing for the 2026 World Cup with Egypt. His priority is regaining form with the Reds and entering the tournament in peak condition.
Al-Ittihad, one of four clubs directly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), have struggled in their title defence this season. The reigning champions sit seventh, 16 points behind leaders Al-Hilal after 20 games.
The January transfer window hit the club hard, with key players departing. Star striker Karim Benzema moved to Al-Hilal and is now aiming for back-to-back Pro League titles, while midfielder N’Golo Kante returned to Europe to join Fenerbahce in Turkey.
Mahmoud posted on X: “No negotiations or talks between Salah and Al-Ittihad so far. Salah is fully focused on his season with Liverpool and preparing for the World Cup. A new club will enter the race in the summer to compete for signing Mohamed Salah.”
Al-Qadisiyah, the biggest spenders in last winter’s transfer window, are said to be interested in signing Mohamed Salah this summer and see him as a key target.
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