Mohamed Salah next steps, Liverpool contract terms and 'most likely' outcome

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah hit out and Liverpool and manager Arne Slot in a bombshell interview given the reporters following the dramatic draw against Leeds United on SaturdayEverything you need to know about Mohamed Salah's situation at Liverpool after the forward's bombshell interviewThe Liverpool forward sparked significant doubt over his Liverpool future by giving a sensational, rare interview after being benched against Leeds United. He claimed he felt the club had "thrown him under the bus" and was seeking to blame him for team issues.Salah openly questioned his relationship with manager Arne Slot, stating that the pair no longer have one, and expressed great disappointment over his reduced playing time.

He stated he planned to "say goodbye" to fans before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting a possible permanent exit is looming.Clubs in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) maintain a persistent and strong interest in signing the veteran forward, viewing him as a marquee acquisition for their rapidly expanding league. Saudi officials are confident they hold the power in negotiations and are prepared to finance a lucrative transfer, even during the January window.Salah's current Liverpool contract, which he signed recently and runs until 2027, is reportedly worth an eye-watering base wage of around £350,000 per week.

This massive salary structure severely limits the number of elite European clubs who could realistically afford to sign him should he leave England.The entire situation is given further weight by Salah's admission that there were "serious negotiations" with Saudi officials concerning a transfer in 2023. Separately, a potential move to the American Major League Soccer (MLS) is also being speculated, with San Diego FC mentioned as a possible destination.Read more here: I spoke to Mohamed Salah for fiery Liverpool interview - he was selfish and won't get what he wants