Mohamed Salah is reportedly “increasingly likely” to leave Liverpool FC this summer, with the club keen to avoid losing the Egyptian forward on a free transfer in 2027. Salah has just over 12 months remaining on the two-year extension he signed last April, and the Reds would prefer to cash in now rather than risk seeing him depart for nothing next year.
A move, however, hinges on whether suitors in the Saudi Pro League or MLS can meet his substantial wage demands.
January Exit Links After Public Frustration
Salah was strongly linked with a January exit following an emotional post-match outburst after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United in December. The forward voiced his frustration at being benched, claiming he felt “thrown under the bus.”
He later apologised to his team-mates, and a winter move never materialised. Instead, Salah departed for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, where the Pharaohs reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by the eventual champions Senegal national football team.
Back in Favour Under Arne Slot
Under head coach Arne Slot, Salah has worked his way back into the starting XI, beginning each of Liverpool’s last five league matches. He also starred in a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, scoring once and providing an assist.
The 33-year-old has been directly involved in four goals in his last six appearances. For the season, he has four league goals and six assists — solid numbers, though still short of last campaign’s remarkable return of 29 goals and 18 assists.
According to BBC Sport, a summer departure is becoming more plausible — but only if interested clubs can satisfy his salary expectations. Salah is believed to be Liverpool’s joint-highest earner alongside captain Virgil van Dijk.
Saudi Pro League clubs are monitoring the situation closely, while MLS sides are also interested. That said, recent reports suggest Salah would be willing to honour his contract if no suitable offer materialises.
Champions League Challenge Awaits
If Salah is to leave, he will hope to add more silverware before doing so. With their Premier League title defence faltering, Liverpool are likely to prioritise cup competitions.
They face Galatasaray S.K. in the Champions League round of 16 — a chance for revenge after a 1-0 league-phase defeat in Istanbul, where Victor Osimhen converted the decisive penalty.
The path ahead is daunting: the winner of that tie will meet either Paris Saint-Germain F.C. or Chelsea F.C. in the quarter-finals.
Focus on the Top Four
Before European action resumes, Liverpool hosts West Ham United F.C. as they continue their push for a top-four finish. Slot’s side have won three of their last four league matches, including a late 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest F.C.
A win would draw them level on points with rivals Manchester United F.C., who face Crystal Palace F.C. at Old Trafford on Sunday.
For now, Salah remains central to Liverpool’s ambitions. But with lucrative offers looming abroad, the coming months could mark the closing chapter of a legendary Anfield career.
