Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo reports that Saudi club Al-Ittihad are preparing a stunning £200 million bid for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Saudi Arabia have seemingly made Mo Salah their top target. David Ornstein earlier reported that Liverpool have rejected a verbal offer worth more than £100 million, plus add-ons.
? EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool reject verbal bid worth more than £100m + substantial add-ons from Saudi Pro League to sign Mohamed Salah for Al Ittihad. Proposal made on amicable call to Mike Gordon last night. #LFC view as case closed, #SPL do not @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/lHbEJ3yLGZ
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 1, 2023
Despite Liverpool’s firm stance that Salah is not for sale, it appears that Saudi Arabia is willing to test the waters with another offer.
Doyle claims a stunning bid worth £200m is being prepared that will surely test Liverpool.
Al-Ittihad now preparing a £200m bid for Mohamed Salah. Big test for #LFC as that is a lot of money. But if £200m, why not £300m? That would be a proper poser for the Reds ?
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) September 1, 2023
Liverpool’s owners have been known to prioritize financial gain, so if Saudi Arabia offers such a substantial sum for the 31-year-old, it could just be too tempting an offer for them.
While Salah has reportedly not pushed for a move out of respect for Liverpool, he may consider the transfer if the clubs can agree on a fee.
The Saudi Arabian transfer window stays open until September 7, which is one week after the English transfer window closes.
Its a play by PIF to weaken Liverpool and strengthen Man City and Newcastle. Look, they have not even bid for any players in Man City and Newcastle. What Liverpool could do is return the play by the Saudis, sell Salah for 300million and then use rhat money to buy Mbappe