Mohamed Salah’s Saudi move hits obstacle amid new league strategy

Talk of Mohamed Salah heading to the Saudi Pro League this summer has hit a roadblock, with a league insider suggesting the Egyptian forward is not on their radar.

Salah, who is set to leave Liverpool at the end of a nine-year Anfield stint, has been linked with a host of potential destinations, but SPL clubs may not be among them.

An unnamed SPL director told WinWin that the league’s current transfer approach does not align with signing established stars like Salah.

“As far as the league is concerned, Mohamed Salah does not fit into the league’s recent strategy of signing young players with future resale value,” the official said.

The remark underlines the SPL’s growing focus on acquiring younger talents with long-term investment potential rather than established global superstars nearing the latter stages of their careers.

Salah’s next move remains a hot topic as speculation intensifies over his post-Liverpool future. MLS side Inter Miami has reportedly shown interest, providing a potential alternative to the lucrative offers from the Middle East.

The 34-year-old has long been a fixture in European football, winning multiple Premier League Golden Boots and Champions League honors with Liverpool, making him one of the most decorated players of his generation.

While the SPL has successfully attracted big names in recent years, including high-profile transfers like Cristiano Ronaldo, the league appears to be shifting strategy under new leadership.

The emphasis on youth and resale potential may signal a change in direction, suggesting that even a player of Salah’s caliber may not meet the current blueprint.