Liverpool have performed a dramatic U-turn on Mohamed Salah’s future, now willing to sell the Egyptian forward this summer despite previously rejecting a massive £150m offer from Al-Ittihad. According to Football365.com.
Liverpool reverse Salah stance as Saudi interest resurfaces after contract crisis
The Reds are now open to letting Salah leave when he enters the final year of his contract, marking a significant shift from their previous stance. Transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke believes “it could be the right time for a parting of the ways for everybody” following a turbulent campaign for the Egyptian.
Al-Ittihad’s previous £150m bid was rejected by Liverpool a couple of seasons ago, but the club’s position has softened considerably. Football Insider reports that Liverpool are now “open to letting Mo Salah leave this summer as he will have just one year left on his contract”.
Salah’s relationship with manager Arne Slot reached crisis point in December following their 3-3 draw against Leeds United. The forward publicly hit out at Liverpool for making him a scapegoat during their poor form and claimed he “no longer had a relationship with Arne Slot”.
The Egyptian has managed just six goals and seven assists from 26 appearances in all competitions this season, a significant drop from his previous standards. Despite returning to favour after peace talks, reports suggest Salah has “opened discussions” with Al-Ittihad over a summer transfer after the December crisis left its mark.
O’Rourke explained that Salah’s “long-term future is definitely in doubt” despite his recent return to the team. With the forward entering the final 18 months of his contract, Liverpool may prefer to secure a transfer fee rather than risk losing him for nothing.
