Mohamed Salah's head turned?! Saudi Arabia 'confident' that out-of-contract Liverpool star will consider summer Pro League switch

While Liverpool have presented an offer to extend Salah's contract at Anfield, The Telegraphsuggests that discussions with Saudi representatives are still ongoing. A senior figure within the SPL has indicated that Salah “remains interested” in a move to the Middle East even though his immediate focus is on Liverpool’s proposal.

FIFA have introduced a special transfer window between June 1 and June 10, which the Premier League also adopted, allowing clubs an early opportunity to finalise signings. This fuelled expectations that Al-Hilal could secure Salah’s signature in time for the FIFA Club World Cup. However, despite these efforts, Salah is now unlikely to depart before the tournament, which takes place in the United States starting June 14. The SPL had viewed the competition as a key platform to showcase its growing influence, particularly after Neymar’s departure from Al-Hilal. Salah was seen as the perfect marquee signing to fill the Brazilian’s void and boost the league’s global appeal.

Despite the interest from Saudi Arabia, Liverpool remain hopeful that Salah’s hunger for records and desire to compete at the highest level will convince him to extend his stay at Anfield. It must be noted that the Liverpool talisman currently sits at 184 Premier League goals, just one strike away from surpassing Sergio Aguero as the league’s all-time top-scoring non-English player.

Salah has been in exceptional form this season, netting 27 Premier League goals. He will be looking to add to his tally when the Reds host Everton in a highly anticipated Merseyside derby on Wednesday.