Liverpool star misses golden chance to complete Saudi transfer negotiations
On Sunday, all eyes were on Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s match against Aston Villa to see if he would end his incredible tenure on Merseyside. Liverpool supporters were arguably left with more queries than answers, despite Salah’s opportunity to put the transfer rumors to rest for good.
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool as a whole have made it plain that they’re not prepared to let Salah leave, particularly now the Premier League transfer window is closed. However, this posture has not deterred Al Ittihad from making an aggressive approach to sign the Egyptian.
Liverpool is expecting another offer from the Gulf state club after rejecting a staggering £150 million offer. While Jurgen Klopp has been the club’s spokesman regarding Liverpool’s stance against selling Mohamed Salah, the forward has been less vocal.
Other than a post of himself savoring a day off in London and smiling during training, he has remained silent on social media. Sunday’s match against Villa was Salah’s first opportunity to reassure Liverpool’s fanbase that the player was not distracted by the possibility of a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.
Salah appeared subdued and subdued in his celebrations following his second goal of the game. While the Kop roared and chanted Salah’s name, the forward scarcely acknowledged them with a fist pump.
Footballers frequently use goal celebrations to dispel rumors that they intend to depart, as did Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe when he yelled “I’m staying” after scoring against Toulouse last month. After the game, there was no indication that Salah was waving farewell to the club with which he has won every championship.
Dominik Szoboszlai provided the first real insight into Salah’s thoughts on a move to Saudi Arabia, stating that the Egyptian international does not wish to depart. “You know it’s football when everyone is talking,” he said. We are ecstatic that he has remained. We are, of course, communicating with one another, but he desires to remain with us and be here.”
But Liverpool fans will want to hear that from the horse’s mouth, and until then there will be genuine concern he could force a move to the Gulf state. Klopp has previously stated that he does not want players who have no ambition to remain at Anfield.
It does not appear that Salah is eager to quit Liverpool, as Jurgen Klopp would not be so optimistic about the forward’s future if that were the case. The majority of Liverpool supporters will continue to wonder until the Saudi Pro League transfer window concludes on September 7 if Salah does not speak out.
Liverpool star misses golden chance to complete Saudi transfer negotiations