The 2024/25 season may mark Mohamed Salah’s final campaign at Liverpool, as Saudi Arabian clubs are already preparing to make a move to sign him as a free agent next year. Salah’s current contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of this season, and as of now, the club has not extended a new offer to the 32-year-old Egyptian star.
Saudi Arabia’s interest in Salah is well established and has persisted for several years. Last summer, Saudi club Al Ittihad made a strong attempt to bring Salah to the Saudi Pro League. Liverpool, however, turned down substantial bids, determined to retain their talisman for at least another season. As the transfer window approached in June 2024, Al Ittihad reignited their pursuit of Salah, hopeful that a potential managerial change at Liverpool—namely, the departure of Jurgen Klopp—might influence Salah’s decision. However, despite the ongoing interest, the possibility of a transfer at that time remained unlikely.
Now, as Salah approaches the final months of his Liverpool contract, Saudi clubs, backed by the country’s powerful Public Investment Fund (PIF), are revising their strategy. The PIF aims to secure Salah on a pre-contract agreement by early 2024, with discussions expected to intensify in January or February. Reports from *CaughtOffside* indicate that the PIF is preparing an enticing 2+1-year contract for Salah, which includes a substantial salary package.
Salah has reportedly been in contact with various Saudi clubs over the years, and formal offers are anticipated soon. Within Saudi Arabia, there is growing confidence that Salah will agree to terms for a move ahead of the 2025/26 season. Although Al Ittihad remains a frontrunner to sign Salah, other PIF-backed clubs such as Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli are also considered potential destinations for the Liverpool star.
Should Salah decide to leave Liverpool, the club faces the significant task of replacing one of its most iconic players. During his time at Anfield, Salah has delivered consistently elite performances, registering 216 goals and 93 assists across 357 appearances, including five goals and four assists so far this season.
Liverpool is already planning for the future, with *CaughtOffside* suggesting that Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo is a prime candidate to replace Salah. In addition to Kubo, Bundesliga stars Karim Adeyemi and Leroy Sane have also emerged as potential targets. As Salah’s tenure at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, the next few months will be crucial in shaping both his future and Liverpool’s strategy for moving forward without their legendary winger.
