Liverpool have lost a lot of star players this summer. Some were at the end of the cycle, like Roberto Firmino, but the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson came as a bit of a surprise, even if their best years seemed to be behind them. Common point between the three men, they left for Saudi Arabia. Henderson with his former teammate Steven Gerrard, who became Al-Ettifaq coach, Firmino at Al-Ahli, Fabinho with Benzema and Kanté at Al-Ittihad.
Al-Ittihad is precisely one of the most attacking clubs on the market, along with Al-Hilal. Moreover, the two clubs will face each other today on behalf of the 5th day of the Saudi Pro League (match to follow live with commentary). Al-Ittihad also attempted a gamble overnight from Thursday to Friday, as reported The Athletic.
Liverpool said no
The Saudi leaders have indeed called their English counterparts to make an exceptional oral offer: 117 M€ for Mohamed Salah, 31 years old! With bonuses that can increase the price up to €175 million! What to bend the Reds? Well no, since the proposal was refused.
Liverpool are still counting on Mohamed Salah, who extended for 3 years last summer, and who has become the highest paid player in the history of the Reds. The club coached by Jürgen Klopp did not hesitate, despite the pharaonic offer, considering that Salah will still be an essential link in the fight for the Premier League title.
