The transfer saga surrounding Mo Salah and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad continues to unfold. Last summer, the club made a world-record bid of £150 million for Salah, which was rejected by Liverpool. Despite rumors of a larger offer being prepared, the Egyptian forward remained at Anfield. Now, with Salah entering the final year of his contract, speculation has been rife about another approach from Al-Ittihad.
However, recent reports suggest that Al-Ittihad has turned their attention to Aston Villa forward Moussa Diaby. The Jeddah club is said to be closing in on a deal worth €60 million (£50.6m) for the French winger. Diaby’s arrival would fill the right-wing position, making it less likely that Salah will join Al-Ittihad in the near future.
Nevertheless, there is still a possibility that Salah may be courted as his contract expiration approaches. The Saudi state’s Public Investment Fund, which controls multiple clubs including Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr, could target Salah for one of their leading sides. For instance, he could be eyed as a free agent signing for Al-Nassr next summer, potentially reuniting him with his former teammate Sadio Mane and joining forces with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Despite these speculations, all signs point to Salah staying at Liverpool for at least another season. The same seems to be true for goalkeeper Alisson, who has also attracted interest from Saudi Arabia. Al-Ittihad is reportedly pursuing a deal for Manchester City’s Ederson, indicating that they may have shifted their focus away from Alisson. Other Saudi clubs have already signed goalkeepers such as Bento and Edouard Mendy, further suggesting that Alisson’s future may lie at Anfield.
Salah is currently part of Liverpool’s squad traveling to the United States for pre-season preparations. Meanwhile, Alisson is set to rejoin his teammates later in July. This indicates that both players are committed to the club and are unlikely to make a move to Saudi Arabia anytime soon.
In conclusion, while the Al-Ittihad saga continues to make headlines, it seems increasingly unlikely that Salah and Alisson will be leaving Liverpool in the near future. The pursuit of other players by Al-Ittihad and the presence of other goalkeepers in Saudi clubs suggest that their interest may have waned. For now, fans can rest assured that Salah and Alisson will be donning the red jersey for another season as Liverpool aims for further success.