In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.
And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.
Liverpool icon John Barnes has boldly claimed that manager Arne Slot does not need to dip into the transfer market to replace outward-bound forward Mohamed Salah. The former England international also took aim at the departing frontman, accusing him of speaking nonsense online after the legendary attacker appeared to criticise Slot’s tactical approach.
Mohamed Salah has officially said his goodbyes to the Anfield faithful, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated individual eras in Liverpool's modern history. The Egyptian forward took to social media to share a poignant message following his final appearance for the Reds, describing the experience as the most difficult evening of his career.
Mohamed Salah bid a highly emotional farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, breaking down in tears in front of the Kop alongside his two daughters. The Egyptian superstar received a guard of honour from his team-mates and a standing ovation from the Anfield faithful, bringing down the curtain on a legendary nine-year era filled with goals and trophies.
A teary-eyed Mohamed Salah bid an emotional farewell to Anfield after taking outright possession of Liverpool's Premier League assist record in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield. Despite speculation around whether Arne Slot would drop 'The Egyptian King' after copping more indirect criticism from Salah after last week's loss at Aston Villa, the 33-year-old started in the right wing role he's made his own since first arriving from Roma in 2017.
Mohamed Salah officially cemented his legendary status at Liverpool by surpassing Steven Gerrard to become the outright top assist provider for the Reds in Premier League history. In Sunday's game against Brentford, the Egyptian winger produced a magnificent assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted to a standing ovation in the 74th minute, marking his 93rd assist in the English top flight.
Mohamed Salah warned Liverpool’s dressing room about the pressures of life at Anfield as he prepared for his final appearance for the club. The Egyptian also reflected on his legacy, while Arne Slot paid tribute to his influence during a title-winning season.
Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has defended his decision to endorse Mohamed Salah’s controversial social media post, which was widely interpreted as a swipe at manager Arne Slot. The Germany international dismissed suggestions of an internal squad rebellion, insisting the departing forward was merely offering an honest assessment after a turbulent season.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has refused to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will feature in Sunday's crucial season finale at Anfield, casting doubt over a final home appearance for the departing forward. The 33-year-old Egyptian icon is set to end his legendary nine-year spell on Merseyside this summer amidst an increasingly tense relationship with his head coach.
Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why comments from Mohamed Salah rock Liverpool like “hand grenades”, with the Egyptian superstar taking aim at Arne Slot and the Reds’ playing style. Having grown accustomed to competing for major silverware under Jurgen Klopp’s “heavy metal” regime, Salah has been delivering departing digs ahead of hitting free agency this summer.
When Mohamed Salah clashed with Jurgen Klopp after being taken off in a frustrating and costly draw with West Ham on April 27, 2024, the Egyptian decided against continuing the argument afterwards. As Salah told reporters as he passed through the mixed zone at the London Stadium, "If I speak, there will be fire", so the winger wisely kept his mouth shut, and his powder dry.
Following Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah's sweeping remarks, club legend Jamie Carragher has had enough. The pundit draws a telling comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jamie Carragher has pulled no punches in his assessment of Mohamed Salah, branding the Liverpool talisman “selfish” after his latest social media grenade. The Egyptian sparked a fresh Anfield firestorm by publicly calling for a return to "heavy metal football", a post widely interpreted as a calculated dig at Arne Slot’s tactics.
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