Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future continues to stir uncertainty as Fabrizio Romano provides the latest perspective, suggesting the Egyptian star could potentially bow out in Saturday’s Anfield duel with Brighton before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Salah is set to join Egypt after the weekend, and his long-term status at Liverpool remains in limbo amid recent tensions. The controversy intensified after Salah claimed he had been “thrown under the bus” by the club, with his relationship with manager Arne Slot allegedly strained. Liverpool, meanwhile, have publicly backed Slot and opted to exclude Salah from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Despite the friction, Liverpool have not indicated any willingness to offload Salah during his current contract. Interest from abroad persists, notably from Saudi Pro League sides such as Al-Hilal, who had previously been probing a January move, and Al-Qadsiah’s monitoring interest. Al-Ittihad’s earlier £150 million bid in 2023 is a reminder of the level of attention Salah can attract.
Romano’s update emphasizes that Salah wishes to remain part of the Liverpool squad and play, even as interest from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer remains on the table. On his YouTube channel, Romano recounts Salah’s stance: he wants to compete for Liverpool, while the club’s reaction has been clear—reflected in the decision not to sanction him financially, but to leave him out for tactical reasons after his comments.
Liverpool will reassess the situation after the Inter clash, particularly ahead of the Brighton game, to gauge Salah’s next steps. Salah appeared to indicate an openness to departure, telling his family to join him for the Brighton match as a potential farewell, before the AFCON tournament takes precedence. For now, there has been no formal exit proposal from Salah or his agent, and no January negotiations have been confirmed. The door remains ajar, with the club watching closely as Tottenham, Saudi clubs, MLS teams, and others observe the scenario.
As the story develops, all eyes will stay on whether Salah can reconcile with Liverpool and extend his stay, or whether the January window will bring a concrete offer and a new chapter for the Egypt captain. This is one to watch, especially around the Brighton fixture, where future directions could become clearer.
Sources and related updates can be found on Dave O’Kop’s coverage, including discussions around Federico Chiesa’s status and Jamie Carragher’s latest remarks, as well as Inter Milan’s injury-related updates ahead of clashes with Liverpool.
