Al-Ittihad have opened talks to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool this summer, with Saudi Pro League officials pushing to make the Egyptian superstar the new face of their next phase of expansion.
According to Foot Mercato, the Jeddah-based club see Salah as the perfect figurehead after Karim Benzema’s high-profile move to Al-Hilal, and they’re ready to put serious money on the table to make it happen.
And by “serious money,” they mean eye-watering.
£1.2m Per Week: The Offer Liverpool Can’t Ignore
Reports suggest Al-Ittihad are prepared to triple Salah’s Liverpool wages, offering around £1.2 million per week.
That would:
- Make Salah the highest-paid Arab athlete in history
- Put him among the top-paid footballers in the world
- Cement him as a global face of the Saudi Pro League
This isn’t just a football signing.
It’s a branding move.
From Saudi football’s perspective, Salah ticks every box:
- Global star
- Muslim icon
- Premier League legend
- Massive reach across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
No player left in Europe moves markets like Salah does in this region.
Why Liverpool Might Finally Be Open to Selling Salah
This is the part Liverpool fans won’t enjoy reading.
Salah is under contract until June 2027, but the 2025–26 season has been quiet by his standards:
- Just six goals in all competitions
- More time on the bench under Arne Slot
- Less explosive in one-v-one situations
- Fewer high-volume chances created
Watching Liverpool this season, it’s clear the attack is evolving.
The system is shifting away from being built purely around Salah.
That makes this summer different from 2023, when Liverpool rejected £150m because Salah was still untouchable.
Now, the logic is more complicated.
The Financial Reality: This Deal Solves Multiple Liverpool Problems
Letting Salah go would hurt emotionally.
But financially and structurally, it could make sense:
- £400,000 per week wages off the books
- Big transfer fee even with one year left
- Budget freed for a squad refresh
- More tactical flexibility for Slot
Liverpool are in transition.
Selling Salah could fund two or three high-impact signings — especially in wide areas and midfield depth.
This isn’t about disrespecting Salah’s legacy.
It’s about timing.
Would Salah Actually Leave Anfield?
This is the real question.
Salah has:
- Won everything at Liverpool
- Cemented his legacy as a Premier League icon
- Become one of the club’s greatest-ever players
At 33, the Saudi offer represents:
- One last mega contract
- Global ambassador status
- Reduced physical demands
- A central role in a growing league
From an athlete’s point of view, this move makes sense.
From a legacy point of view, it’s risky — Saudi moves still come with questions about competitive level and long-term narrative.
Why This Transfer Feels More Real Than 2023
The difference now is timing:
- Salah’s form has dipped
- Liverpool are rebuilding
- Saudi clubs are entering Phase Two of their project
- Al-Ittihad need a new superstar after Benzema left
- The Saudi Pro League wants a fresh global face
This isn’t a vanity bid.
It’s strategic.
The Verdict
This isn’t just noise.
If Al-Ittihad really put £1.2m per week on the table and meet Liverpool’s asking price, this deal becomes very real — very fast.
For Liverpool, this could be the painful but smart moment to turn the page.
For Salah, it could be the most powerful final chapter of his career.
