After weeks of speculation Liverpool have rejected a massive money offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad for striker Mo Salah – but the saga is far from over
It is the news Liverpool fans have been fearing all summer long – a huge bid from Saudi Arabia for star striker Mo Salah.
Amid mounting speculation, Al-Ittihad have finally submitted an offer for the ‘Egyptian King’ with the Premier League club swiftly rejecting the bid. The offer was made verbally via telephone call, but was met with an immediate rebuttal by club bosses who have since tried to declare the matter closed.
Boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted this week that Salah is not for sale, although has also admitted to being concerned over the Saudi transfer window closing after the English version shuts. It means that Salah, 31, could still leave the club beyond Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
And a report in the Athletic has outlined the eye-watering numbers involved. The proposal included an initial £100 million fee, with the deal potentially rising to £150 million with add-ons. Salah himself was set to earn a mammoth £62 million-a-year over three years, surpassing the money currently being paid to Cristiano Ronaldo.