Saudi Arabia’s Pro League is preparing another major move in its effort to transform the kingdom into a global football destination, with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah emerging as the league’s latest high-profile target ahead of the January transfer window.
After securing global stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema in recent years, Saudi clubs are now focused on the 33-year-old Egyptian international, one of the most recognizable figures in world football.
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Source close to Saudi football have told Gulf News that the league is willing to take “whatever steps are necessary” to secure Salah’s signature, with preliminary preparations already under way among leading clubs.
Speculation over Salah’s future has intensified amid reported tensions at Liverpool. The forward was left out of the starting lineup in recent matches, including against Leeds United, and was later sidelined following a critical interview ahead of a game against Inter Milan.
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After the Leeds match, Salah was quoted as saying he was being treated as a “scapegoat” and that his relationship with the head coach had broken down.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are exploring potential squad adjustments. Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo is reported to be open to a move to Anfield, while Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is also believed to be on the club’s shortlist.
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Should Salah join a growing list of stars—among them Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, Kingsley Coman, Malcom and Joshua King—currently linked to or playing in the Saudi Pro League, it would mark another significant step in Saudi Arabia’s rapid expansion within global football.
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