Mohamed Salah Transfer Outcome Far from Inevitable as Liverpool Ace Could Have Intriguing Option

Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah's future remains uncertain, with his contract situation sparking intense speculation amid interest from Saudi clubs and reports of potential new deals or departures.[1][2][4] Despite signing a two-year extension in April 2025 keeping him at Anfield until summer 2027, recent updates suggest the 33-year-old Egyptian forward may still leave in 2026.[2][4]

Salah enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists to help Liverpool win the Premier League title under manager Arne Slot—arguably the best individual campaign in league history.[2] His relationship with Slot has improved, reducing immediate Saudi interest, and a January 2026 transfer appears unlikely as the Saudi window closes February 2.[1] However, FootballTransfers reports exclusively that Salah is ready to depart next summer, likely for the Saudi Pro League, where serious negotiations occurred earlier.[2]

Contract talks have been protracted and complex. Liverpool and Salah reportedly reached an 'agreement in principle' for a deal until 2026/27, but one unresolved issue persists.[1] Salah has turned down eight major offers, expressing commitment to winning trophies with fan support, yet frustration over slow progress lingers.[1][4] The club has invested over €300 million in transfers, preparing for his potential exit, and would secure a transfer fee rather than lose him free.[2][3]

While Liverpool officials are unwilling to sell in upcoming windows and have left the decision to Salah, his current form—four goal involvements in the 2025/26 Premier League—hasn't matched past heights.[3] Rumors also link him to European giants, La Liga, MLS, or a return to Roma, his former club, as an intriguing option beyond lucrative Saudi bids.[1][5] Anfield legend Salah, Liverpool's all-time top foreign Premier League scorer, insists he believes in the team's future, but whispers of an "incredible U-turn" persist.[2][4][6]

Intriguingly, despite Saudi's ongoing ties—"My relationship with people there is still good"—Salah's heart seems at Anfield after eight years, though nothing is certain as 2026 approaches.[2][4] Liverpool fans hope for stability, but the saga continues.[1][2]

(Word count: 298)