The Saudi football project has successfully attracted some of the biggest names in the sport, including former Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
Now, the Saudi Pro League reportedly has its sights set on adding Liverpool’s Mo Salah to their roster of superstars.
With the Egyptian yet to sign a new contract at Anfield, a move appears increasingly plausible. However, the interest in Salah isn’t as intense as the pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold by Real Madrid.
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Even so, Liverpool fans will hope the club makes significant progress in securing contract renewals as the 2024/25 season progresses.
Saudi Arabia remains determined to sign Salah
Securing a player of Salah’s stature would be a massive achievement for Saudi football, especially after what is expected to be another remarkable Premier League season for the forward.
Ben Jacobs has reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Al-Hilal remains keen on signing Liverpool’s No. 11 ahead of the Club World Cup, with Turki Alalshikh even sharing an image of Salah in the club’s shirt.
Despite this, Liverpool remains optimistic about retaining their record-breaking goalscorer beyond 2025. Salah himself has made it clear he is committed to staying at Anfield.
Liverpool’s stance deserves respect
Let’s be honest – Salah more than deserves a contract extension at Liverpool. His performances this season have been extraordinary, with 38 goal contributions in 29 games across all competitions.
If these numbers don’t prove his ability to remain at the highest level in English and European football, nothing will.
That said, Liverpool faces a challenging task with multiple key contract negotiations, including that of captain Virgil van Dijk.
Allowing all three deals to run into their final years has understandably frustrated fans.
New sporting director Richard Hughes is under immense pressure, balancing the club’s tight wage structure and the expectations of a global fanbase in his debut season.
Some sympathy is warranted for the Scotsman as he navigates these challenges.