Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly willing to risk upsetting his former club’s fans by securing Mohamed Salah on a free transfer for Al-Ettifaq.
While Al-Ettifaq is not among Saudi Arabia’s “big four” clubs—Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahli—their connection to Gerrard gives them a significant role in Salah’s transfer saga.
Currently 11th in the Saudi Pro League, 22 points behind leaders Al Hilal, Al-Ettifaq are in urgent need of a proven goalscorer.
Reports suggest Salah could reunite with Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season.
While Al Ittihad believes Salah will join them this summer and his agent has reportedly contacted PSG, sources close to Liverpool believe Al-Ettifaq are leading the race to secure the Egyptian without a transfer fee.
Interest in Salah remains high, with clubs like Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Miami, Al Nassr, and Zamalek reportedly monitoring his situation.
Previously, Liverpool rejected a £150 million bid from Al Ittihad, and Salah’s recent comments suggest the club has made minimal efforts to extend his stay.
Al-Ettifaq is reportedly planning to center their strategy around Salah and, if they meet his financial expectations, their project ahead of the 2026 World Cup could appeal to the Egyptian star.
For now, Salah remains a Liverpool player, and the club retains control of the situation—provided they are willing to negotiate.
