Mohamed Salah Exit: Sky Sports Reveal Saudi Pro League Priority
Liverpool are heading towards a defining summer as Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Anfield, with Sky Sports reporting renewed Saudi Pro League interest in the Egyptian forward.
Salah has long been regarded as the headline target for Saudi football, given his global status, elite output and profile across the Middle East. After failed attempts to prise him away from Liverpool in previous windows, the situation has now changed significantly.
In 2023, Liverpool rejected an offer worth up to £150 million from Al-Ittihad. At that stage, the club had control, Salah was under contract and there was no appetite to sell one of their greatest modern players.
This time, Liverpool’s position is weaker. Salah is set to depart on a free transfer, meaning Arne Slot’s side cannot demand a fee or block a move if the player chooses Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Pro League make Salah priority
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol has outlined the latest position, making clear that Salah remains central to Saudi Pro League plans.
“What’s happening in Saudi Arabia is that the funds are in place for a big Saudi club to sign Mohamed Salah this summer,” the reporter said.
“He is the priority target for the Saudi Pro League. We know three years ago that Al-Ittihad tried to sign him for £150 million. Why would a Saudi club not try and sign him now on a free transfer?”
That final line captures the logic behind the move. Salah’s availability without a transfer fee makes him even more attractive to Saudi clubs, who have already brought Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema to the Gulf.
Funding model could shape deal
A key part of the Sky Sports update centres on Saudi football’s changing financial structure.
“Interestingly, the Saudi Pro League have announced a new funding model – player acquisition model – which is going to see the money available to sign players shared more equally between the clubs.”
That could widen the field of possible destinations. Rather than one club holding all the financial power, more teams may now be positioned to compete for elite signings.
Solhekol also stressed that major backing remains available for marquee names.
“The money is in place, when it comes to big football players like Mo Salah, the money is still there.”
“I think the Saudi government are still committed to growing football in the Kingdom.”
Liverpool face emotional reality
For Liverpool supporters, this carries a familiar feeling. Salah and Saudi Arabia have been linked before, but previous interest was met by firm resistance from Anfield.
Now, the equation has shifted. Liverpool, Premier League champions under Arne Slot in 2024/25, are preparing for life beyond one of the most influential players in the club’s modern history.
Salah’s goals, durability and status made him central to Liverpool’s identity. If Saudi Arabia now makes its move, Sky Sports’ update suggests the funds, ambition and structure are all in place.
For Liverpool, the farewell is no longer theoretical. It is becoming real.
