Richard Keys says Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool in the summer, but not for Saudi Arabia

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Mohamed Salah is under contract at Liverpool until 2027, but his long-term future has been cast into doubt.Salah hit out at the club after the recent 3-3 draw with Leeds United.He has since returned to the squad after talks with manager Arne Slot, coming off the bench against Brighton and Hove Albion.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Who would be the best Mohamed Salah replacement? 🤔 Credit: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say The 33-year-old has now jetted off to the AFCON and will not return until the start of 2026, when the transfer window will be open.The word coming out of Liverpool is that they want Salah to stay beyond January.However, what happens after the winter remains up in the air, and a fresh update on the situation has been shared.Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool for the United StatesThe Saudi Pro League’s chief executive officer recently confirmed that Salah is a target for them.However, writing in his blog this week, Richard Keys has now revealed what he’s hearing about the Liverpool forward’s future.And while he could well remain at Anfield for the rest of 2025/26, a move to America in the summer is said to be where the ‘smart money’ is.He wrote: “I’ll share with you what a lot of my Arabic colleagues are telling me about Salah. “The smart money is on a return to the fold post AFCON, and a move in the summer – to America.” Gut feeling, has Mohamed Salah played his last game for Liverpool?

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say How much is Mohamed Salah worthEarlier in 2025, there were reports that Liverpool received an offer of £100m plus £50m in add-ons for the winger from the Saudi Pro League.But should he end up staying at Anfield for the remainder of this season, he will have just one year left on his contract and be 34 come June.That could reduce his transfer value in any case, and if it is someone in the MLS who makes a move for the Liverpool ace, and not the Saudi Pro League, the fee the Reds are offered may well be smaller.Salah is worth £26.3m according to Transfermarkt, but that is likely to change as the season goes on. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox