Can Mohamed Salah stay loyal to Liverpool? Nothing is less sure…
It is the obsession of Jürgen Klopp since the opening of the transfer window: that one of his executives flies away late, attracted by the Saudi sirens without the possibility of replacement. The German coach of Liverpool has always deplored the difference in the closing dates of the English and Middle Eastern markets, seeing it as a certain threat to the balance of his workforce. But the time of the Premier League has passed, when the Saudi Pro League can strengthen until September 7.
On the lookout for long weeks, Al-Ittihad, one of the jewels of the kingdom, under the direct responsibility of the royal family, therefore has five more days to destabilize the Reds by snatching their offensive jewel: Mohamed Salah, l man with 187 goals in 308 matches in the mythical red tunic. Sky Sports ensures this weekend that the club of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté remains active and insisting on the file. With a record offer in support.
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After having suffered a refusal from the Mersey club on a proposal of 150 million pounds (178 million euros approximately), Al-Ittihad would be on the verge of attacking at 200 million pounds – or 234 million euros. Unheard of, quite simply, beyond the absolute reference for large transfers until now: that of Neymar from Barça to PSG in 2017, at 222 million euros. Under contract until 2025 with Liverpool, Mohamed Salah would have made an express round trip to Jeddah on Friday according to the Saudi press. The suspense is at its height in the north of England.
