Al Ittihad have resumed efforts to sign Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah, almost three years after their blockbuster £150 million swoop fell through, according to ESPN.
Salah has decided to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, and the Saudi Pro League side sees an opportunity to pounce for his services.
Salah can be the club’s new talisman following the departure of Karim Benzema, who joined rivals Al Hilal.
Al Hilal, Al Ahli, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are not interested in Salah, per the report.
Al Qadsiah are the only other Saudi Arabian club with the finances and ambition to rival Al Ittihad’s offer for the 33-year-old Egyptian legend.
After winning the league last season, Al Ittihad find themselves struggling in sixth place on the league table. They have barely put up a fight this term.
The team is crying out for a talismanic figure to lead them back to the top of the standings, and Salah, who has bagged 255 goals and 122 assists in 435 appearances for Liverpool, fits the bill.
Despite a serious downturn in form, Salah has registered 10 goals and nine assists in 34 appearances for the Reds this term. He will be a coup for Al Ittihad.
So will Casemiro, who is also on their summer transfer shortlist. The Brazilian defensive midfielder has announced he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season.
Unsurprisingly, a host of clubs are queueing for his signature, including Al Ittihad. His leadership, impact, and ability to anchor the midfield will bolster Sergio Conceicao’s side.
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However, Al Ittihad face competition from the Major League Soccer (MLS) sides Inter Miami and LA Galaxy for Casemiro.
It is worth noting that the report states that Casemiro is still holding out, believing he can play in a top European league despite advancing in age.