The Egyptian international star Mohamed Salah continues his negotiations to move to one of the Saudi league clubs, but his financial demands appear extremely high.
Salah, who is 34 years old, became a free agent after leaving Liverpool last June, following a rich nine-year career during which he won two English Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.
An obstacle threatening Salah's transfer to the Saudi league
According to the British newspaper "The Sun", Salah's name has been linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia in exchange for significant financial gains, with Al Hilal and Al-Qadsiah among the most prominent potential destinations.
The report indicates that his transfer to the Saudi Pro League has stalled due to his high financial demands, while league officials seek to reduce them.
According to reports, Salah was receiving a massive salary estimated at £400,000 per week with Liverpool after signing a new contract in April 2025.
Negotiations regarding Salah's transfer continue, and he may meet with former Liverpool CEO Michael Edwards, who brought him to Anfield in 2017.
Edwards, 47, who recently resigned from Fenway Sports Group, has been a target for Al Hilal since last summer.
Al Hilal and Al-Qadsiah are in the best position to finance a massive deal to sign Salah amid the major changes taking place in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Hilal has influential private sector investors, most notably Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, who owns the largest share of the club (70%).
Saudi reports indicate that the Public Investment Fund plans to sell all its affiliated teams—Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli—in order to halt excessive spending.
