Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mo Salah 'deserves that' as Saudi transfer talk ramps up

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Mohamed Salah has been left out of Liverpool's starting XI for their last two Premier League matches to spark speculation about a Saudi Pro League move in JanuaryMohamed Salah sat on the Liverpool benchLiverpool manager Arne Slot admitted Mohamed Salah deserves to be talked about after recent absences, simply because of how important he has been for the club over his career. Salah has been linked with a Saudi Pro League move in the past, and there have been recent suggestion a renewed approach could arrive in January.

"The chatter, yes [I understand it] because he deserves that, he has been so influential for me and six or seven years. It's completely normal people talk about it when he isn't [playing]." Liverpool take on Leeds in the Premier League this weekend, and Salah has an impressive record against the Yorkshire side.

He has nine goals across six league meetings, including a hat-trick back in 2020. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.