Salah’s Shine or Shift? Al Hilal Hints at a Saudi Twist for Liverpool’s Star
6 December 2025
Overview
Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool remains in focus as Al Hilal reportedly circles the Egypt icon, while Reds boss Arne Slot has him on the bench.
What’s happening
English reports say Al Hilal is genuinely pursuing Salah, even as Slot has left him out of the starting XI for the last three matches.
Salah has not left the bench against West Ham and Leeds tonight, while he played 45 minutes as a sub in the previous game against Sunderland.
Context and consequences
After the 3-3 draw with Leeds, Salah suggested the upcoming Brighton game could be his last in the league and invited his family to attend.
The BBC reported that Al Hilal, led by Italian coach Simone Inzaghi, is among several clubs keen to sign Salah.
Liverpool sources reportedly did not object to a possible departure amid Saudi interest.
Earlier in the season, Salah’s name had been linked with multiple Saudi clubs, with TalkSPORT noting interest from Al Hilal and Al Qadisiyah.
Salah signed a two-year extension with Liverpool before this season, turning down a Saudi offer worth $500 million amid questions about his future.
Punchline 1: If Salah heads to Al Hilal, Liverpool will learn that sometimes the best bench is the glamorous one—the VIP seat next to the manager’s chair.
Punchline 2: And if the deal lands, the transfer fee might move faster than Salah’s pace—proof that rumor mills have better engines than most cars.
