Saudi clubs 'move' for Salah after explosive Liverpool twist - Source
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 7 December 2025 19:00, UK Mohamed Salah could be set to leave Liverpool sooner than expected amid an ongoing bust-up with Arne Slot and the team’s dismal recent form.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, a January move is off the cards due to the 33-year-old’s participation at AFCON, but all parties could be open to a parting of the ways in next summer’s window.Football Insider revealed on 21 October that Liverpool have no plans to sell Salah in 2026 and are hopeful he will get back to his best form this season.However, his disappointing performances and recent exclusion from the starting XI has kickstarted speculation about his long-term future at Anfield.This comes following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United, in which Salah was an unused substitute, he revealed: “I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship… It feels like the club has thrown me under the bus.”Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool next summerFootball Insider revealed on 6 December that Salah is unhappy at Liverpool after Slot’s decision to leave him out of the starting XI against West Ham and Sunderland.He was then left out against Leeds, and did not even appear from the bench, heightening concerns about his potential departure as Saudi Pro League clubs circle. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Interest from the Middle East has not died down, and there is now a growing feeling that he could decide to move on at the end of the season.Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “One thing’s for certain, Mo Salah won’t be happy being on the bench at Liverpool, that goes without saying.“Look, the thing with Mo Salah is, as you said, they tied him down to that new contract last year when there was a lot of talk that he might leave on a free transfer.“Speculation will start to bubble again now because he’s not in that starting line-up for Arne Slot’s team.
He’s made a brave decision to leave him out of the last three games.“If Saudi Pro League clubs get any encouragement now that Salah would be interested in a move away, there’s no doubt they will move for him.Credit: Imago“Nothing’s going to happen in January because obviously Salah’s away at AFCON, but if he continues to find himself on the fringes in the Liverpool team under Arne Slot, it’s something that could progress in the summer. “Liverpool maybe could be tempted to cash in on him in the summer.
And I’m sure Salah, if he’s not playing, will be looking to move away in search of regular first team football.”Liverpool set sights on Salah replacementFootball Insider revealed on 12 September that Liverpool are lining up replacements for Salah with a long-term plan being put in place for the 33-year-old.On their current list of options, Brighton star Yankuba Minteh has emerged as a potential option, with the Reds keeping a close eye on his performances.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 6 November that Liverpool are plotting a move for Minteh as a long-term target.Yankuba Minteh is an option to replace Mohamed Salah. (Credit Imago)Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed on 25 October that Anthony Gordon and Antoine Semenyo are on Liverpool’s list as they eye reinforcements out wide.Gordon has been a long-term target for Slot’s side, while interest in Semenyo is ramping up after news of his £65million release clause at Bournemouth.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.