With the days, weeks, and months flying by, all eyes have been on Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool. The question everyone-one is used to being asked is simple: if not Anfield, where next for the Egyptian King this coming season? For all the noise that has seen his seemingly inevitable exit from Anfield this summer, there remains a way Salah could still be a Liverpool player beyond June 30.
It is not an uncommon occurrence, though rare, that a player becomes a free agent for a while before returning to his 'old' club. This has never been entirely dismissed in the case of Salah. The complications regarding his future are unparalleled, as he finds himself in a situation that is unique in the current football fraternity.
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Future: A Comfort Blanket
Unlike his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose reported interest Real Madrid have persisted with-further amplified by a supportive Spanish media-Salah's situation is altogether less clear. While Alexander-Arnold has a strong fall-back position, Salah's 'comfort blanket' is very much Liverpool. The strong, long-term relationship he can boast with the club is undoubted, as well as his almost vocal demands for a new contract.
And Salah is convinced that he can keep on performing at that level for several years, and he seems well aware of his value. If Liverpool, his current club, aren't prepared to grant him an extension of at least three years, the question would then be: who would? Considering how wanted he is in world football, there does not appear to be a long queue.
A fate similar to Van Dijk's
It's not dissimilar to Virgil van Dijk, another of Liverpool's key men, in the twilight of his career. Big-money players over 30 aren't the chief target for most shrewd recruitment teams on the continent. While Liverpool has built a reputation for their meticulous planning and strategy when it comes to the transfer market, the club has yet to pull the rabbit out of the hat regarding Salah's future.
This could send a message – whether intentional or not – that is clearly being played out. The options for Salah seem limited, and the most prominent offer on the table comes from the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi Pro League Poised to Make Another Move for Salah
The constant rumors have resurfaced, linking Al-Hilal, an emerging powerhouse of the Saudi Pro League, deep in work trying to lure Salah into the Middle East with what looks like a deal too good to refuse: offering a salary package that reflects superstar status and Champions League pedigree.
Al-Hilal have shown time and time again that they can flex their financial muscles to push through this kind of offer, and they do not tread backward when elite players are thrown into the fray. Deep in their pockets, they are ready to give a tempting financial offer to Salah, changing everything around his career.
What Next for Mohamed Salah?
The future of Mohamed Salah continues to be one that was in the mold of intriguing stories. Still negotiating between Liverpool and Salah's reps, one would ignore at his peril an aggressive pursuit for his services by Saudi Pro League. Approaching the transfer window, the question persists about whether he shall continue making further legacies on the pitches at Anfield or make it newer ones in Saudi Arabia.
The situation is definitely far from over, and with the latest £59 million transfer pathway update, one wonders whether Salah's love for Liverpool and his desire to win more trophies can outweigh the lure of a monumental payday.
Watched by the entire world of football, as developments are sure to unfold. The question will be: will Salah stay at Liverpool or will the money from the Saudi Pro League simply prove too good to refuse? Only time will tell.
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