But for a number of reasons it appears sporting director Richard Hughes could opt to cut ties with the 33-year-old before then.
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Let’s first consider Salah’s production. Liverpool have been inconsistent this season and face a fight to requalify for the Champions League.
And Salah has not been at his best in this Liverpool lineup: he has failed to score a single goal in the Premier League since November 1.
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Then you have to take into account Salah’s dispute with Arne Slot before his departure for the African Cup of Nations.
The two-time African Footballer of the Year said his relationship with his coach was non-existent and accused the club of throwing him under a bus.
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There has been a reconciliation since then, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Salah sold this summer if the right offer materialises.
Al-Ittihad wants Salah
The Premier League champions could attract a fee of up to £100m for Salah given his experience, quality and legendary status in the game, not to mention his marketability.
Saudi giants Al-Ittihad seem ready to take the first step having freed up space in their budget by offloading Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante in the winter.
A battle could be about to ensue for the attacker..
Winwin claims super-rich Al-Qadsiah are now in the race to sign Salah.
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Al-Qadsiah will compete for Salah’s signature
Backed by Saudi Aramco, the national oil company, Al-Qadsiah has figures such as Julian Weigl, Nacho and Mateo Retegui in its ranks.
They are also coached by former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, who joined the club in December following his departure from Celtic.
“Salah is the first option to reinforce Al-Ittihad in the next summer transfer market,” the report reads.
“Another Saudi club interested in signing Salah in the upcoming summer transfer market is Al-Qadisiyah, owned by Aramco, who were the highest spending club in the last winter transfer market, as the player is a major target for them in the near future.”
A parting of ways seems inevitable, with the Saudi Pro League emerging as Salah’s next destination.