After Jurgen Klopp’s Concerns About Exodus of Players to Middle East, Liverpool’s $71,000,000 Valued Superstar Snubs Lucrative $198 Million Offer

The allure of Saudi Arabian financial muscle is hard to ignore. Despite concern from the Liverpool boss, the Roshn Saudi League clubs are unfazed. And after raiding Liverpool once, the Saudi champions are back again. Al Ittihad knocked on the door of Anfield for a $71 million rated superstar.

Moreover, it comes hours after Jurgen Klopp raised concerns over the exodus of players to the Gulf nation. The same happened with Fulham after their owner slammed the Saudi clubs, with one of those clubs making a sensational offer for Fulham’s manager. Let’s dive deeper to know more about Al Ittihad’s proposal and update from the player’s agent.

Tempting $198 million offer snubbed by Liverpool star

As per Saudi Arabian media, Al Riyadiyah, Al Ittihad is seriously considering the offer for Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool fan favorite has received an incredible salary offer with a two-year deal on the table. As per the same media outlet, the Roshn Saudi League Champion’s offer is $198 million over two years. The Jeddah-based club is preparing a $66 million proposal to the Merseyside club.

The Tigers could have raided the Reds for the second time after snapping up their midfielder Fabinho. The Brazilian joined the club last week after concerns over the transfer. Ittihad has already added French superstars Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante to their ranks, along with 24-year-old Jota from Celtic. However, Mo Salah’s agent has denied all those rumors.

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The offer arrived after Klopp raised concerns over Saudi signings to add to the agony. However, the player’s agent Ramy Abbas has said, “If we considered leaving Liverpool this year, we wouldn’t have renewed the contract at the club last summer. Mohamed remains committed to Liverpool.” That’s a massive update for Klopp, who recently raised concerns over the Saudi Arabia transfer window. 

Jurgen Klopp urges UEFA and FIFA

“UEFA or FIFA must find solutions for that,” are the recent words of Klopp. His concern is the transfer window deadline in Europe and Saudi Arabia. The summer transfer window in Europe ends on August 31 compared to September 20 in the Gulf nation. It means the Gulf clubs can approach European players, and if players accept the deals, clubs won’t be able to sign replacements until January.

Liverpool have lost their captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi clubs. Their Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino also joined Al Ahli last month after ending his contract. However, 31-year-old Salah has yet to offer more to soccer in English. He is in sensational form since joining the Merseyside club in 2017. And by staying at the club, he has comforted the fans and the manager with the Premier League season around the corner.

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Let us know the importance of Mo Salah to Liverpool this season to fight for the titles.