Saudi League CEO Confirms Interest Amid Liverpool Tension.

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has officially emerged as a target for Saudi Pro League clubs, confirmed by league CEO Omar Mugharbel.

The 33-year-old was dropped for Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Inter Milan after a public fallout with manager Arne Slot. Following the 3-3 draw at Leeds, Salah accused Slot of blaming him for the team’s struggles and said their relationship had collapsed — claims the manager denied.

Speaking at the World Football Summit in Riyadh, Mugharbel stated:
“Mohamed Salah is welcome in the Saudi League… Salah is one of the targets.”

Despite signing a new two-year deal in April, Salah could leave as early as January 2026. Saudi interest is long-standing — Liverpool rejected a £150m bid from Al-Ittihad in 2023 — but this marks the first public admission amid the current tensions.

Not everyone is convinced. Al-Kholood chairman Ben Harburg called Salah “a bad fit,” urging clubs to chase younger stars like Vinicius Jr, saying:
“He’s 33, he’s been paid a fortune, and has underperformed massively.”

Former captain Steven Gerrard defended Salah but said he was “emotional and hasty,” comparing the situation to Luis Suárez’s 2013 clash with Brendan Rodgers. Gerrard believes the situation is still salvageable.

Salah remains a Liverpool icon, but with just 4 goals in 13 Premier League games this season and the club sitting 10th, uncertainty continues to grow.