Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool hangs in the balance, with few clubs able to offer him the same perks he currently enjoys at Anfield. Despite speculation swirling around his potential departure, Liverpool should particularly keep an eye on one club in this ongoing saga.
Like Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah’s future will remain a hot topic until he either confirms he’s leaving or signs a new deal. Currently in the final year of his three-year contract signed in 2022, Salah’s impressive start to this season has only heightened fans’ eagerness for him to stay. His pivotal role in Liverpool’s recent triumph at Old Trafford, where he was involved in all three goals, was followed by his comment suggesting this could be his last season with the Reds.
“I had a good summer, I had a long time to work on myself and think positively because, as you know, this is my last year at the club,” Salah remarked. It has since become clear that he was referring to his contract’s final year, reopening discussions about his future.
While Salah wields considerable influence in any contract talks with Liverpool, the list of clubs that can match what he currently has at Liverpool is quite limited. Although clubs in the Saudi Pro League might offer substantial financial incentives, they cannot compete with the Premier League’s competitive edge. A move to another English club seems unlikely given Salah’s strong ties to Liverpool, leaving only a handful of European powerhouses with the financial capacity to attract him.
Barcelona is in a state of financial disarray and cannot offer much more than a change of scenery. Paris Saint-Germain’s era of high-profile acquisitions appears to be over, and Bayern Munich has recently splashed out on Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. Italy’s allure has waned, which leaves Real Madrid as the most plausible alternative.
Madrid already features two of the world’s premier wingers, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, both of whom excel on the left. On the right, their options are less robust, though Rodrygo is a talented young player. Should Real Madrid seek a more experienced right-winger, a free transfer for Salah could become an enticing possibility.
If such an opportunity does not materialize, Salah’s options may remain limited. Sometimes, staying put where one is flourishing and appreciated might be the wisest choice, and Salah may find that remaining at Liverpool is his best course of action.
