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Saudi Pro League master plan to lure Mohamed Salah out of Liverpool this summer emerges

Saudi Pro League master plan to lure Mohamed Salah out of Liverpool this summer emerges

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that the Saudi Pro League have shelved a plan to persuade Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool in favor of a move to the Gulf state this summer..

THE Saudi Pro League interest in Salah is realas confirmed by the division’s sporting director Michael Emenalo in October.

TBR Football previously confirmed that Salah eyes longer contract at Liverpool – with a two or three year contract being his ideal priority.

Mohamed SalahThe 33-year-old is aging like a fine wine as he has been the driving force behind Arne Slot’s side at the top of the Premier League table four points clear of Arsenal with a game in hand.

(THE SUN, THE SUN SUNDAY) Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier Le...
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Mohamed Salah offered money to Cristiano Ronaldo by the Saudi Pro League

TBR Chief Football Correspondent Graeme Bailey was informed that the Saudi Pro League had prepared to offer Salah a package comparable to that of Cristiano Ronaldo, making him the highest paid player in the world.

Football TBR have previously confirmed that the Egypt international has been the Pro League’s top target since the division’s restart in 2023 – as part of the government-backed Saudi Vision 2030 programme.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund, which is the majority shareholder of Newcastle United, subsequently took 75 percent stakes in clubs such as Al Hilal, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad. Since then, the Saudi Pro League has made moves for some of the world’s most high-profile players, such as Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, with Ronaldo being the marquee name in the project.

Football TBR revealed Ronaldo could sign for Al Hilal which could allow him to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Real Madrid and Manchester United legend could also sign a new deal which would see him earn a whopping £175 million per season and also become part-owner of Al-Nassr.

Sources informed Football TBR that Salah, who impressed Arne Slot has been informed by his representatives that the deal being offered to him is exclusive to him and not to other world football superstars who are attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.

In addition to being paid as well as Ronaldo, the Liverpool the legend could also be awarded part ownership of the club he chooses to join. Additionally, the former Roma striker could also benefit from other incentives from the Saudi government, including becoming the country’s tourism ambassador.

While the Reds would like Salah, still considered underrated To extend his legendary time at Anfield, there has been no agreement on a contract extension for the last 12 months.

Alongside Omar Marmoush, the Champions League winner is the only player in Europe’s top five leagues to have racked up more than 30 goals in all competitions this campaign – with an impressive 21 goals and 17 assists (38 goals ) to his credit.

Mohamed Salah’s form has encouraged Saudi Pro League over future transfer

Football TBR He understands that the Premier League champion’s remarkable form this season has only reaffirmed the Saudi Pro League’s view that he would be the ideal candidate to lead their project in the years to come.

Salah is reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia as the next step in his successful career, but it remains to be seen whether the decorated player will decide to move in the summer of 2025 or in the future.

Salah is determined to win the Premier League this season and his world-class performances reflect the revered striker’s determination to win major trophies.

Salah looks happy in a Liverpool jersey and on the pitch, some would say he has never looked so motivated to succeed.

But in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this month, the superstar striker was keen to reiterate that until he is offered a brand new contract, this would be his last season at Liverpool.

Salah said: “If you see my interviews, over the last seven or eight years I always say Champions League but this is the first time I’ve said I really want to win the Premier League with Liverpool.

“Probably because we didn’t celebrate the one we won with the club as we wanted and also, it’s my last year at the club because we want to do something special for the city, it was this that I had in mind.”

“So far, yes, it’s the last six months. There is nothing, no progress there, we are far from any progress so we have to wait and see.

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