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Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad has resumed work on a deal for Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, ESPN reported.
Al Ittihad had a £150 million ($200 million) bid for Salah's services rejected by the Premier League club in September 2023, and is now set to revive its interest in the 33-year-old Egypt international. The club is looking for a marquee star to lead the team following Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal in February
Al Qadsiah is the only other Saudi Arabian club with the finances and ambition to rival Al Ittihad's offer; neither Al Hilal, Al Nassr (where Cristiano Ronaldo has played since 2023), nor Al Ahli are interested in Salah.
Salah will be allowed to leave Liverpool on a free transfer despite having another year remaining on his contract, which he signed in April 2025.
According to the Turkish media outlets, Al Ittihad has submitted an offer worth $25 million per year, and Salah has responded positively, with the deal expected to be finalized soon. However, neither Salah nor Al Ittihad has issued an official statement confirming these reports.
The Egypt winger's 255 goals in 435 appearances put him third on Liverpool's all-time list, behind Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285), while he ranks fourth among the all-time top scorers in Premier League history with 191 goals.
Since joining from Roma in 2017, Salah has helped Liverpool win eight major titles, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League.
The player signed a two-year contract extension last April, tying him to the club until the end of the 2026-27 season, after being the star player in the team's march to a record-tying 20th English league title.
However, his form dipped this season, and he was dropped for three consecutive games late last year. Salah then gave an explosive interview, accusing the club of throwing him "under the bus" amid the team's disappointing run of results.
Al Ittihad is also reportedly interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer for next season, but the Saudi Pro League club must first make a decision on Fabinho's future.
Casemiro announced in January that he will leave United once his contract with the Premier League club expires on June 30. Sources told ESPN at the time that, at 34, the Brazil international still feels he has the strength to continue his career in one of Europe's top leagues.
Al Ittihad currently sits sixth in the Saudi Pro League.
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