Camel Live interviewed several clubs and agents, including some with direct knowledge of Liverpool's situation, to understand their views on the reasons behind Salah's actions last Saturday and his future whereabouts.
The general consensus is that Salah made these provocative remarks either because he genuinely wants to leave the club or to put pressure on Arne Slot.
Slot's position as head coach is already precarious due to Liverpool's poor performance in their defense of the Premier League title.
Liverpool's stance is that they have no intention of selling Salah. Club executives pointed out that Salah's contract does not expire until the summer of 2027, and his recent exclusion from the starting lineup is only temporary.
They are confused by how quickly events have unfolded but also believe that the initiative now lies with Salah, who needs to clarify his intentions to the club. If he wants to leave, he needs to explain how this can be achieved so that Liverpool can respond.
However, all parties also acknowledge that if Salah maintains a tough stance and the two sides cannot find a solution, the current situation will become unsustainable.
Camel Live has contacted Salah's agent and Liverpool Football Club, hoping they will comment on the matter.
Saudi Arabia
If Salah is to leave Liverpool, his most likely next destination—like many top players in the later stages of their careers—may be Saudi Arabia.
After all, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, as well as Salah's former Liverpool teammates Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, and Georginio Wijnaldum have all settled in Saudi Arabia.
More importantly, Al Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), tested Liverpool's resolve in 2023.
At that time, Liverpool clearly told Al Ittihad that Salah was unsellable. Although they ultimately failed to sign him, this naturally helped establish contact between the club and the player.
More than two years later, after Salah's explosive remarks, will Liverpool's resolve remain so firm if Al Ittihad or any other Saudi club makes another move for him?
As things stand, it is unlikely that Al Ittihad will sign Salah in January because there is no place for him in their squad, meaning they would need to free up space. Benzema is also a key player for the team, which complicates the situation further.
However, the situation may be different in the summer, especially if Benzema, whose contract expires, leaves the club. Al Ittihad is geographically and culturally close to Egypt, and the team has achieved great success with Egyptian players over the years, making it attractive to Salah.
Another option could be Al Hilal, the most successful team in the history of the Saudi Pro League. Also owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), they previously pursued Salah for the 2025 Club World Cup in 2024 but ultimately failed.
Like Al Ittihad, Al Hilal currently has no available spots, so they would need to free up space if they want to sign the Liverpool player in the winter transfer window. Brazilian winger Malcolm, who plays in the same position as Salah, has a contract until the summer of 2027.
In recent years, there has been a strict rule in the Saudi Pro League: whoever registers a player's transfer first has the right of first refusal in the future.
However, this rule seems to have been relaxed, though mutual respect remains between Al Ittihad and Salah.
Another Saudi club could be Al Qadsiah. They have vacancies in their squad, strong financial resources, and are eager to sign Salah. They will also open a new stadium with a capacity of 47,000 spectators next year, which may be a factor in attracting Salah.
However, in terms of achievements and fan base, Al Qadsiah is not the top club, so it remains unclear whether they can successfully sign Salah.
New Future City Club is also interested in Salah, but this newly established club is located in a remote area of Saudi Arabia, which may disadvantage them in attracting top players.
