Record-breaking Bid Looms: Mohamed Salah Edging Closer to £150m Switch to Saudi Pro League on English Transfer Deadline Day

Saudi Pro League is still determined to secure the services of Liverpool's renowned player, Mohamed Salah, for their team, Al Ittihad. Throughout the summer, he has consistently featured on their list of desired players.

The Premier League's transfer window closes at 11pm on Friday, but the Saudi Pro League clubs have an extended deadline of September 7 to make signings. As part of their offer, they are prepared to pay Salah a weekly wage of £1.5m and provide Liverpool with a transfer fee exceeding £100m.

Liverpool remains staunch in their stance that the Egyptian is not available for purchase, displaying no intention to part ways with him, and confirming that no offers have been made. Per We News, insiders reveal that the Saudis are currently negotiating a potentially lucrative deal, estimated at £150m, incorporating additional bonuses.

The Saudi league and Al-Ittihad are aware of Liverpool's firm stance that Salah is not available for transfer, as they seek to test his commitment to the club. Despite Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas, ruling out a move earlier this month, there are plans to offer him a highly lucrative salary that could make him Saudi Arabia's highest-earning player, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

The mentioned figures, ranging from £130m to £150m, including add-ons, will not have a mitigating effect on that stance. Consequently, they are relying on the possibility of enticing Salah to advocate for the transfer.

The 31-year-old has maintained a high level of professionalism amidst all the commotion surrounding this matter.

Nuno Espirito Santo's team is determined to secure the signature of the Liverpool forward, who has netted one goal in three appearances for the club this campaign.

'Saudis want Salah as most famous Arab footballer'

"The Saudi Pro League considers Mo Salah to be the most renowned Arab footballer globally, and it would be an extraordinary achievement for them to secure his presence in their league.

Salah's name appears on the list of players the Saudi Pro League has assembled for potential signings this summer. In addition to high-profile players such as Karim Benzema and Neymar, who have been successfully acquired, Salah has yet to be obtained by them. The desire remains to secure his signature, particularly to have him join the reigning champions, Al Ittihad. With the Saudi transfer window set to close on September 7, there remains a possibility of a potential approach for Salah.

"This transfer will not follow the typical conventions we are accustomed to. Their transfers deviate from the norm as it involves a centralized operation led by the Saudi Pro League, the Ministry of Sport, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and, of course, Al Ittihad.

Salah has not openly expressed his desire to relocate. The only public statement we have received was from his agent, confirming that Mo had signed a new contract with Liverpool last summer, which suggests his commitment to the club."

However, I can envision a future where I witness Mo Salah exhibiting his skills in Saudi Arabia. While the timing may not necessarily align with the current transfer window or the upcoming year, it is evident that the Saudis possess a profound determination to secure his services, boasting virtually limitless financial resources.

In this scenario, Mo Salah would undoubtedly ascend to the ranks of the highest-paid athletes worldwide, incurring a weekly salary of no less than £1.5m. Additionally, the Saudi consortium appears willing to surpass the mammoth threshold of £100m to secure his signature, a substantial sum considering his age of 31.

"Put that into perspective, they spent about £80-90m for Neymar, who's also the same age."

Carragher: Liverpool may consider £150m for talisman Salah

Former vice-captain and We pundit Jamie Carragher, speaking in the aftermath of Liverpool's victory against Newcastle on Sunday, stated that a bid of £150m might be sufficient to entice his former club into considering a deal. Carragher expressed his belief that Mo Salah is unlikely to depart due to the advanced stage of the transfer window and Salah's personal preference to remain at the club.

The transfer fee would need to exceed £150m as replacing Salah for £100m is not feasible, especially considering the timing so late in the transfer window.

In my opinion, Salah has the potential to have a career similar to Cristiano Ronaldo and could continue playing until his late 30s. He likely believes he has another three or four years performing at the highest level.

"He still has two years remaining on his Liverpool contract, and it is uncertain whether he will extend it. However, it is likely that he will strive to score numerous goals, achieve significant accolades, and set new records before considering a move to an MLS team, a Saudi Arabian team, or perhaps elsewhere in his late 30s. His exceptional dedication and professionalism indicate that Salah has many more productive years ahead of him.

"Considering FSG's successful model and their approach at Liverpool, instead of replacing Philippe Coutinho after receiving an inflated transfer fee, they invested in players like Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, leading Liverpool to extraordinary triumphs."

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