Liverpool hero Mohamed Salah is at the center of transfer speculation and Al-Hilal is seen as a strong contender to sign the Egyptian winger at the end of the season. Although Al-Ittihad made a significant bid of £150m last summer, Liverpool rejected the offer and talks over a second offer did not materialise.
Salah, who shone again for Liverpool, scoring 18 goals and nine assists in 27 appearances in all competitions, could consider a move at the end of the season. Coach Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season could influence Salah’s decision to seek new horizons.
Al Hilal wants to sign Salah
Although Al-Ittihad remains interested in Salah, Al-Hilal has emerged as a surprise candidate. The Saudi club, which has excelled in the Saudi top flight, is looking to build a dream attack with the signing of Salah along with Brazilian icon Neymar and former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Klopp’s departure could change the panorama of negotiations and Al-Hilal is taking advantage of its good moment in the local competition and trying to move forward in the race to sign Salah. Should the Egyptian star choose to move to Al-Hilal rather than Al-Ittihad, it would open the door to the formation of a formidable attacking trio and promise exciting prospects for the Saudi club next season.