Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is reportedly being targeted by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal with a record-breaking £65 million offer for two seasons as uncertainty surrounds his future at Anfield.
Salah, 32, is regarded as one of Liverpool’s greatest players, amassing 232 goals in 376 appearances since his arrival from Roma in 2017 for an initial fee of £36.5 million. Despite his integral role in the team, Salah’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, fueling speculation about his next move.
Reports suggest Saudi officials, led by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, are preparing a lucrative offer to bring the Egyptian winger to Al-Hilal. The rumors gained momentum after Alalshikh shared an image of Salah in an Al-Hilal jersey on social media.
According to The Sun, Al-Hilal is prepared to offer Salah the staggering two-year deal if he opts to leave Liverpool as a free agent this summer. Without a transfer fee, the club could allocate more resources toward Salah’s wage package.
Salah has hinted that this season could be his last at Liverpool. In an interview with Sky Sports, he stated, “This is my last year” and expressed a desire to win the Premier League title before departing.
Back in November, Salah publicly criticized Liverpool for delays in offering him a new contract. Speaking to *Mail Sport* after a match against Southampton, Salah revealed, “We are almost in December, and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.”
Despite the uncertainty, Salah has maintained remarkable form, recording 18 goals and 13 assists in 20 Premier League matches this season, with Liverpool sitting at the top of the table.
If Salah accepts the Saudi deal, he would join the growing list of football superstars drawn to the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo, now playing for Al-Nassr, signed a deal in January 2023 worth £164 million per season, making him the world’s highest-paid footballer.
