Liverpool anticipate Mohamed Salah’s stay despite Saudi interest

Liverpool reportedly anticipate Mohamed Salah, 31, to honor the remainder of his contract at Anfield, as per sources on Monday. Both Sky Sports and The Athletic have indicated that Salah has not expressed any desire to depart, and Liverpool have no intentions of offloading him.

Recent events have seen Salah embroiled in a public disagreement with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on the touchline during Saturday’s 2-2 draw against West Ham. While Salah’s words post-match hinted at underlying tensions, Liverpool remain steadfast in their stance.

This isn’t the first time Salah’s future has been subject to speculation. At the start of the season, Liverpool rebuffed advances from the Saudi Pro League, including a reported £150 million bid from Al Ittihad. However, with Klopp’s imminent departure at the end of the season, uncertainties loom over the future trajectories of key players like Salah.

With the Saudi sovereign wealth fund poised to inject significant resources into the league, there’s anticipation of a robust presence in the summer transfer market. The allure of joining a league already featuring renowned talents like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Salah’s Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane could entice further star signings.

Salah, despite netting 24 goals this season, has experienced a dip in form since sustaining an injury at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Concurrently, Liverpool’s campaign has faced setbacks, with their title aspirations in the Premier League dwindling, and exits from both the Europa League and FA Cup.

Salah’s current contract, signed in 2022, is set to expire in just over 12 months. Valued at a reported £18 million annually, his contractual situation adds an additional layer of complexity to Liverpool’s considerations.