When the Ball Meets the Bank: Salah’s Saudi Dream Sparks a Transfer Storm
8 February 2026
Ronaldo crisis accelerates Salah's emergence in the Saudi Pro League.
All eyes are on Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian winger at Liverpool, who could become the league's poster boy for the 2026 summer transfers.
Salah on the Verge of a Record-Breaking Saudi Move
According to reports, the 33-year-old would triple his current Liverpool wage of 400,000 pounds per week if he accepts Al Nassr's offer to end his nine-year Anfield spell.
Ronaldo's Stance and the League's Controls
Saudi officials hope Salah's arrival will offset Cristiano Ronaldo's stance, as Ronaldo clings to his colossal 3.35 million-pound-a-week contract after criticizing the league's transfer policies.
Ronaldo's frustration followed Benzema's reported permission to move from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal last week, which kept him away from matches against Riyadh and Al Ittihad.
In the same breath, the Portuguese icon, now 41, was warned by league authorities that no player may influence transfers through a club's independent committee, a rule meant to curb oversized spending.
Liverpool's Position and World Cup 2026
There are reports that the former Manchester United and Juventus forward is seeking a European return to chase his 1000th career goal.
Liverpool's leadership has not closed the door on Salah; they are weighing a very large salary on offer, while expecting a substantial transfer fee if Saudi negotiations become formal in coming months.
Officials want to finalize terms before Salah links up with Egypt for the 2026 World Cup finals.
Two light punchlines to cap the saga: If Salah signs, his goal tally will be matched only by his bank balance—it's a sniper's hit list. If the deal collapses, the budget will need its sharpest marksman—the club accountant with a crosshair.
