Revealed: Mohamed Salah's most likely destination as Liverpool exit talks accelerate
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(Credit: Imago) Mohamed Salah to agree Saudi Pro League deal immediately after Liverpool exit Fri 27 March 2026 12:45, UK Mohamed Salah is likely to finally complete a move to the Saudi Pro League when he leaves Liverpool on a free transfer at the end of the season.The 33-year-old has been the top target for Middle Eastern clubs for years now, as a £150million bid for his signature was rebuffed by the Reds in 2023.He has now announced he will be leaving Anfield at the end of what has proved to be a frustrating season, and Saudi clubs are leading the race for his signature.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, they are prepared to make Salah the face of the league and offer a mega-money deal.This would see him join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and former Reds teammates Darwin Nunez and Fabinho, while Liverpool will be set on finding a replacement. ✈️ 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 Football Insider exclusively revealed on 15 February that Salah was set to leave Liverpool this summer, given his fractured relationship with Arne Slot.A public bust-up between the pair came as a result of the Egypt international’s lack of consistent playing time, and sources say the tensions have never fully cooled.Mohamed Salah17/1818/1919/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/2525/26TotalAppearances525248515151445234435Goals442723313130253410255Assists1610136151614239122Mohamed Salah’s stats since joining Liverpool.
(via Transfermarkt)Saudi Pro League clubs are now on alert to finally bring their top target to the Middle East, although the specific club remains up in the air, and they are working towards that end.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I don’t think it’s straightforward, but undoubtedly Saudi Arabia is the place that is most likely to be his destination.“They’ve had a long-term interest in Mohamed Salah, he’s been seen as the potential poster boy of the league and the Middle East.“Obviously, they tried to sign him in 2023 when Al Ittihad had had that £150million bid turned down by Liverpool, and that interest hasn’t gone away.“With it now confirmed that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season on a free transfer, that Saudi interest will ramp up, there’s no doubt about that.“At the moment, you would say a move to the Saudi Pro League is most likely for Salah.”Are Liverpool already eyeing replacements for Salah?Despite putting pen to paper on a new deal last summer, Liverpool have been preparing for his likely departure long before he announced he would be leaving.Football Insider revealed in September that Liverpool are lining up replacements for Salah with a long-term plan being put in place for the 33-year-old.Credit: ImagoBig-name stars including the likes of Michael Olise and Anthony Gordon have been discussed at Anfield, while there was also interest in Antoine Semenyo before his Man City move.Discussions have been taking place behind the scenes all season long to identify their ideal successor to come in, despite last season’s busy transfer window.Losing Salah on a free transfer may come as a blow to their budget, but Liverpool are believed to have more than enough in the bank to land their top targets. 🔴 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.