The Salah Saga: Al-Ittihad's €100 Million Bid Sparks a Royal Transfer Frenzy

Overview

Italian outlets report fresh twists around Mohamed Salah's future, as Saudi clubs escalate their bid to recruit the Liverpool star. The saga comes as Salah signals his exit from Liverpool at season's end, agreeing to a free transfer in return for the club allowing him to leave without a fee. Several teams are showing interest, with Al-Ittihad at the forefront.

Details of the bid

According to Corriere dello Sport, Salah's destination could shift from the United States to Saudi Arabia, amid strong interest from Al-Ittihad, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Hilal, all guided by coaches eager to land him. Al-Ittihad has moved decisively, presenting a two-year deal worth up to €100 million in a bid to seal the transfer early and outpace rivals.

Should Salah sign, Al-Ittihad would need to reorganize its squad, potentially opening the door for a star departure, with Moussa Diaby emerging as a leading candidate to leave the club.

Diaby reportedly does not rule out returning to Europe, a move that could ease a transfer to Inter Milan in a deal that could be linked to Salah's future path.

Implications for the market

The report notes that Al-Ittihad appears the most serious so far, having acted on the ground with a sizeable offer, and aiming to clinch the deal ahead of rivals.

In the event of a deal, Salah's arrival would force a squad reshuffle, while Diaby's potential exit could pave the way for European sides to participate in the storyline.

Punchline 1: In football as in comedy, sometimes the biggest payoff comes from a headline you can’t help but read twice.

Punchline 2: If Salah lands in Saudi, expect the goalposts to come with a golden price tag and a calendar full of transfer alerts.