Salah Out of PSG’s 2026 Transfer Plans: January No-Sign, Big Salary Hurdles

Background

Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star and Egypt captain, has reportedly been excluded from Paris Saint-Germain's transfer plans for the January 2026 window.

Lequipe reported that PSG does not intend to move for Salah next month, despite lingering speculation and a hint of interest last year.

The French outlet notes that Salah's hefty wage demands under his Liverpool contract make a deal unlikely at the moment, a hurdle PSG is unwilling to cross in January.

PSG's January Strategy

According to L'Équipe, there will be no signing or sale involving Salah during the winter window. The report adds that even if PSG received a tempting offer for any player, Paris would not pivot to bring Salah in mid-season.

Potential departures cited include Gonçalo Ramos, the club's natural striker; Brazilian defender Lucas Veraldo, who has shown interest in leaving; and Lee Kang-in, who has publicly hinted at a move but remains under contract.

Why Salah Remains a Long Shot

The primary obstacle is Salah's salary and the long-term cost of his contract, which PSG officials deem incompatible with their wage structure.

In short, the outlook won't change in January unless there is an extraordinary financial package or a dramatic strategic shift at the French champions.

Punchline 1: If PSG somehow signs Salah in January, the club's accountants will finally file a transfer miracle tax return.

Punchline 2: Salah to PSG would be the kind of coup that makes your fantasy football league suspicious—miracles happen, but not every January.