It is the kind of story that shakes the red part of Merseyside every time it appears. Another huge offer from Saudi Arabia, another link to Mohamed Salah, and this time the figures sound unbelievable. £150 million. That’s the number being whispered around the corridors of Anfield, a figure so huge that even Liverpool fans have to pause for a second before reacting. Because this time, the interest is real again, and the future of the Egyptian King is once more being discussed far from the streets of Liverpool.
For Liverpool supporters, this story feels like déjà vu. They have seen it before. First, it was Jordan Henderson who left for the Saudi Pro League in 2023, joining Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in a move that shocked the dressing room. Then Fabinho followed, heading to Al-Ittihad the same summer. Roberto Firmino, the smiling magician of the front three, left too, first joining Al-Ahli before later switching to Al-Sadd. One by one, pieces of Klopp’s golden era moved to the Middle East, chasing the sunshine, the slower pace, and the endless money. Now, with Salah’s name back in the headlines, Liverpool fans are starting to ask if it’s finally his turn.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund, known simply as PIF, has changed football’s financial map. Backed by billions, they want to turn the Saudi Pro League into a global powerhouse. They don’t just want players; they want icons—faces that draw attention, sell shirts, and bring eyes from across the world. And there is no bigger icon in the Arab world than Mohamed Salah. For years, they have dreamt of bringing him home, not just as a player but as a symbol.
According to Football Insider, Salah already has an open offer from the PIF. It is not just about football. It is about business, marketing, and national pride. If Salah accepts, there are already several projects waiting for him in Saudi Arabia—ambassadorial roles, commercials, even social campaigns. They want him to represent the league and the country, not just on the pitch but beyond it. The Saudis are patient, but they are also confident. They believe it is only a matter of time before Salah joins them.
Salah’s contract at Liverpool runs until 2027, but the truth is that the next year could be decisive. He is now 33 years old, and while his body still looks like that of a player in his twenties, time waits for no one. There is a sense around Anfield that the end of the Salah era is coming, even if no one dares to say it too loudly. The Egyptian’s start to the 2025–26 season has been quieter than usual. In 14 appearances, he has scored five goals and provided three assists. Those numbers would be brilliant for most wingers, but for Salah, they are considered below standard. The expectations around him have always been unreal.
Still, those numbers also tell another story—the story of a man who still contributes, still creates, and still inspires. He may not be as explosive as he was at 25, but Salah’s intelligence and timing remain unmatched. Liverpool fans know what he means to them. Every time he scores at Anfield, the noise feels different, deeper, emotional. He is not just a player; he is a chapter of Liverpool’s modern history.
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Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness spoke about Salah’s situation on the Inside Track podcast. His words gave a clearer picture of what is really happening behind the scenes. “It’s definitely that sort of £150m level, if not more,” Wyness said. “Because he’s going to be doing a lot of ads. Salah is such an important figure throughout the whole Middle East, not only in Egypt and Saudi, but across the entire region. He would be a dramatic figure for them, a tourist ambassador, a hero. He would certainly command £150m if not more.”
Wyness also suggested that timing could play a big role. “They’ve left the offer open,” he added, “but he’ll have to go fairly soon because it’s best to go when you’re still at the top. They might be thinking, okay, it’s time to make a move while he still has some good years in his legs and can still show something spectacular.”
And that is the real question now: when is the right time for Mohamed Salah to go? Some say he should leave while still on top, taking the money, enjoying the warmth, and living the life he deserves after years of hard work. Others believe he still has unfinished business at Liverpool. The Champions League glory of 2019 feels far away, and the Premier League title from 2020 seems like a lifetime ago. Maybe he still dreams of lifting another trophy in red before saying goodbye.
What is certain is that the Saudi clubs will not give up. £150m is not a random number—it is a message. A message that says, “We are ready. We want you.” For Liverpool, this kind of money is difficult to ignore. Even for a club as proud as theirs, such an offer forces a conversation. Do they sell him now, while they can still earn a transfer fee? Or do they hold on to him until his contract ends in 2027, letting him leave for free but with his full legacy intact?
Arne Slot and the Liverpool board will have some big decisions to make next summer. Losing Salah would leave a hole that money alone cannot fill. Yes, they could use the cash to buy a younger forward, maybe someone like Jamal Musiala or a new European star. But Salah’s influence goes beyond the goals. He is the leader in the dressing room, the calm presence, the professional example that the younger players look up to. When new signings arrive at Liverpool, they often mention how Salah welcomed them, trained with them, helped them understand what it means to play for the club. That cannot be replaced by any signing, no matter how talented.
There is also the matter of Liverpool’s identity. For years, Salah has been the face of the club. His smile on the posters, his name on the shirts, his song in the stands. If he leaves, the club will not just lose a forward; they will lose a symbol of the modern Liverpool spirit. The idea of seeing him in another shirt, even a white Saudi one, feels strange to imagine.
But then again, football has changed. The Saudi Pro League is no longer a retirement league for unknown names. It is becoming a serious destination. Players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Neymar, and N’Golo Kanté have already made the move. For Salah, who has already conquered England and Europe, it might be the final adventure. And unlike those before him, he would be joining not just as a star—but as the biggest Muslim footballer on earth, moving to a region that already worships him.
That is why the Saudis see him as more than a player. They see him as a symbol of pride, unity, and power. Bringing Salah to Saudi Arabia would be a statement to the world that their league has arrived. It would inspire millions of young Arab footballers, and it would make sponsors rush to invest. For the Saudi government, the £150m fee would not just be an expense; it would be an investment in influence.
At the same time, Salah’s family and personal dreams will also matter. He has always been known as a humble man who never forgets his roots. The idea of returning closer to home, to a culture and language that feels familiar, could be attractive after so many years in Europe. But Liverpool still feels like home to him too. The love between Salah and the fans is real. When his name is sung at Anfield, it is sung with pride, not just for his goals but for what he represents—a man who carried Liverpool through both joy and pain.
The physical side of the move also makes sense. The Saudi Pro League is far less intense than the Premier League. The pace, the pressing, the weather—all different. A player like Salah, with his fitness and discipline, could easily play there for another five years. He would be treated like royalty, with the freedom to manage his schedule, play fewer matches, and still earn more than he ever has. For a 33-year-old footballer, that is hard to refuse.
But what about Liverpool’s plans? The club has already started planning for life after the legends. The signings of Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak show a direction—a younger, faster, more modern Liverpool taking shape under Arne Slot. Wirtz, in particular, has brought a creative spark that many say reminds them of early Coutinho. If Salah does leave, players like Wirtz will become the new faces of the project. But replacing Salah’s consistency, leadership, and aura is a mountain that few can climb.
Still, football is cruel and honest. Time moves fast, and change is inevitable. Salah knows it. The club knows it. The fans know it. The only question is when the curtain will fall. It could be next summer, it could be the summer after, or maybe the club will convince him to sign one final extension. But £150m has a way of changing minds. It is money that can rebuild squads, balance books, and fund a new generation.
The truth is, Liverpool are facing a future without Salah sooner or later. Whether it comes in 2026 or 2027, the King will eventually leave the throne. What matters now is how that exit happens—on good terms, with respect, and with gratitude for everything he has done. Because for everything Salah has given Liverpool, the club will always owe him more.
As for Salah himself, his story is already legendary. From Nagrig, a small village in Egypt, to the bright lights of Anfield, to lifting the Champions League and Premier League trophies—his journey has inspired millions. And maybe the next chapter, if it happens in Saudi Arabia, will not be an ending but a continuation. A new kind of legacy, one that connects football with culture and pride.
Liverpool supporters will keep singing his name, no matter where he goes. Because some players never truly leave. They remain part of the club’s heartbeat forever. And for Salah, whether he stays another season or accepts the £150m golden invitation, his place in Liverpool’s story is already secure.
For now, he is still a Red. Still fighting, still smiling, still scoring. But somewhere across the desert, the Saudis are waiting, with their pens ready and their chequebooks open. And in the middle of it all stands Salah—the man who could soon become the most expensive player to ever leave Liverpool, and the biggest signing in the history of the Middle East. Whatever happens next, one thing is certain: it will not just be a transfer. It will be history
