Huge Salah Saudi offer set to follow | OneFootball

Mo Salah Faces Huge Saudi Arabia Decision as Liverpool Future Questioned

Salah’s Legacy and Liverpool’s Dilemma

Nine years of Mohamed Salah in a Liverpool shirt have defined an era. The Egyptian has been a goalscoring phenomenon, turning from a Premier League reject into one of the finest players in the league’s history. From the moment he signed from Roma, he has shattered records and redefined what consistency means for a forward.

Photo: IMAGO

Tying him down to a contract extension last summer was viewed as one of Liverpool’s most important pieces of business. It ensured that the team retained its most reliable source of goals. Salah’s output was extraordinary last season, registering his best combined return of goals and assists in the Premier League, 47, at the age of 33.

Photo IMAGO

But the conversation about his future has not gone away. According to Anfield Watch, who cite Spanish outlet Fichajes, “the Egyptian striker could receive a millionaire offer from Saudi Arabia”, one that may tempt both Salah and Liverpool to consider a parting of ways before his contract expires in 2027.

Potential Replacements Already Considered

Liverpool’s recruitment team will be fully aware of the difficulty in replacing a player of Salah’s stature. Michael Olise at Bayern Munich has been repeatedly linked as a possible successor, with Pete O’Rourke telling the Inside Track Podcast: “You just don’t know, you never know. With regards to Salah’s future, a lot will depend upon Salah himself.

Photo IMAGO

Does he see himself staying at Liverpool beyond this two-year contract he’s got now? Does he want to stay at the highest level of European football, or will he look for something else? There’s no doubt Mo Salah will have a lot of options, whatever happens.”

This is not simply a footballing decision but a strategic one. Liverpool cannot afford to allow such a valuable asset to leave for free, yet they must also balance the need for Salah’s leadership and experience as Virgil van Dijk approaches a similar point in his career.

Saudi Arabia’s Persistent Interest

The Saudi Pro League has long viewed Salah as a marquee target. For two years their Public Investment Fund-backed clubs have sought to bring him to the Middle East. Whether they would return with the same intensity now that Salah is 33 is a fair question, but if the financial offer is truly “extraordinary” as suggested, it would be naive to dismiss it entirely.

Liverpool’s hierarchy will likely weigh the timing carefully. Another season of Salah at his current level would strengthen their top-four push and title ambitions, but there is always the risk that his output eventually declines.

Balancing Sentiment with Strategy

Letting go of a player who has become synonymous with Liverpool’s modern identity is never easy. The two-year deal offered to Salah was designed to manage risk, giving both club and player flexibility. Whether this becomes a swansong or merely another chapter will be one of the most fascinating narratives to follow this season.

Photo @LFC on X

For now, Liverpool fans will simply want to enjoy watching Salah produce more magical moments in red. The questions can wait, but they are coming.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

As Liverpool supporters, we find ourselves in an emotional tug-of-war with this story. Salah has been the heartbeat of this team for nearly a decade, the man who delivered us unforgettable nights and record-breaking campaigns. The idea of him leaving, even for a lucrative offer, feels wrong, but at the same time, we understand the logic behind exploring a sale at the right time.

If Liverpool were to accept a Saudi bid next summer, it would have to be colossal, not just financially but also in the way the club prepares for life after Salah. The mention of Michael Olise is interesting, but the club must ensure that whoever replaces Salah can carry the goalscoring burden immediately.

Fans want to see Salah given the chance to go out on top, perhaps with one last title challenge or even a Champions League run under Slot. The club owes him that dignity, and supporters will not want to see a repeat of situations where legends have faded away quietly.

This will be a season watched closely not just for results, but for clues about Liverpool’s long-term planning. The dream scenario is Salah staying for the duration of his contract, bowing out with silverware, and handing over the reins to the next generation on his terms.