Salah's Jeddah Stopover Sparks Fresh Transfer Buzz

Context

News outlets spotlight the visit of Egypt's star Mohamed Salah to Jeddah as speculation grows about his future and a chapter in the Saudi league.

What’s happening now

Rumors have intensified about a move for the Liverpool winger, now 33, to one of the Saudi clubs, amid tensions with his club's management and coach Arne Slot, before the air clears with a strong performance against Brighton.

Analysts say Salah’s visit is not strictly about transfers, but part of his preparations for the next phase with the Pharaohs.

Reports note he may perform the Umrah before joining the Egypt camp for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, in Morocco.

The schedule could also include commercial appearances, especially with Saudi tourism, leveraging Salah’s huge popularity and media pull across the Arab world and beyond.

Past links and next steps

Previously his name was linked with moves to Al Hilal or Al Ittihad over past windows, before he renewed with Liverpool for two more years.

Sniper joke 1: If transfers were bullets, Salah would be the only one who shoots on target every time—watch the rumor mill cascade behind him.

Sniper joke 2: And if he signs in Saudi, even the camels will start keeping receipts for those assists. Drama level: off the charts.