Sources: Mohamed Salah update as new destination emerges
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 29 March 2026 10:11, UK Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from a number of MLS clubs ahead of his imminent departure from Liverpool, sources have told Football Insider.They are now prepared to rival Saudi Pro League clubs for the Egypt international’s signature, although the Middle East remains his most likely destination as things stand.Having proven they can attract superstar talent, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and more recently Antoine Griezmann, Salah is now next on their list.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, his wages may provide the only obstacle to the US clubs’ ambitions.Salah is expected to demand a significant wage packet at his next club after leaving Anfield on a free, while Liverpool will assess their options in the market. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES MLS clubs backed to sign Mohamed Salah from LiverpoolFootball Insider revealed on 29 March that Real Madrid and PSG are keen on Salah, and would be able to afford his wages, but there are doubts about whether they will move.That could open the door for MLS clubs to swoop ahead of their Saudi rivals to lure him over to the USA to become a key face of the league alongside Messi.Mohamed Salah2025-26 StatsAppearancesStartsMinutes PlayedGoalsAssistsSalah’s announcement that he will leave Liverpool this season has set clubs across the world on alert, and American sides are now prepared to join the race.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “At the minute, you would say a move to the Saudi Pro League is the most likely scenario for Mohamed Salah.“A move to the MLS could be an option for him as well.“Wages might be an issue but obviously it’s becoming a more attractive league for players.
“The likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have made the move in recent years, and now Antoine Griezmann is playing in the MLS as well.“So they’ve proved they can tempt some of the biggest names to make that move.“Right now, as things stand, probably all signs point to a move to the Saudi Pro League with maybe the MLS as the other option.”Where is Salah’s most likely destination as things stand?Despite the interest from a number of European giants and clubs in the MLS, the 33-year-old is widely expected to finally make his move to the Middle East.Football Insider revealed on 27 March that Saudi clubs are preparing moves for Salah and hope to lure him to the Pro League after years of trying.Credit: ImagoThe long-standing interest from Middle Eastern clubs has not been a secret, and a £150million bid for his signature which was rebuffed by the Reds in 2023.They would be prepared to make him the face of the league as the world’s most high-profile Muslim footballer, where he would compete with Cristiano Ronaldo.As a result, Pro League clubs are believed to be accelerating plans to bring him in, where he would go head-to-head with Cristiano Ronaldo. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.