Michael Edwards Open to Mo Salah Exit Amid Saudi Interest; Liverpool Eyes Replacements

Amid mounting speculation Liverpool‘s sporting director Michael Edwards is reportedly considering letting go of Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah with Saudi interest looming large.

Michael Edwards Has No Problem with Mo Salah to Saudi

Salah revered as the ‘Egyptian King’ at Anfield has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success since joining the club in 2017.

However, with his contract set to expire in June 2025 a potential move to Saudi Arabia has emerged as a viable option. Barely a year after rebuffing a staggering £200 million bid for the 31-year-old Liverpool appears poised to entertain offers from Saudi outfit Al-Ittihad.

Sources suggest that Edwards is prepared to greenlight Salah’s departure if the player expresses a desire to leave Merseyside. The Saudi Pro League is reportedly confident in securing a deal to bring the former Chelsea forward to the Middle East.

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Who can Liverpool Bring in as Salah’s Replacement?

In a strategic move, Liverpool has already identified potential replacements for Salah should his departure materialize.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pedro Neto are among the targets earmarked by the club. However, acquiring these talents won’t come without a hefty price tag.

Reports indicate that Wirtz boasts a release clause in the vicinity of £111 million while Neto’s valuation stands at approximately £80 million.

Meanwhile, Williams the standout performer in Bilbao’s recent Copa Del Rey triumph is said to have a buyout clause worth £43 million.

Despite Liverpool’s interest competition for these coveted players is expected to be fierce with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea also reportedly eyeing Salah’s potential successors.

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Salah with Liverpool – Will He Stay or Leave?

The dynamic winger has amassed an impressive tally of 209 goals and 88 assists in 340 appearances for Liverpool.

As speculation swirls around Salah’s future Liverpool braces for a new era under incoming management with Jurgen Klopp set to depart at the end of the season.

Amidst uncertainty, the red side of Merseyside prepares for a pivotal transition in its storied history.