Salah, who signed a new contract only eight months ago, was expected to remain at Anfield until 2027. His renewed terms reportedly place him among the Premier League’s highest earners, with a basic salary close to £350,000 a week, rising toward £500,000 a week through bonuses.

Those figures restrict the number of clubs capable of offering a competitive package effectively limiting any potential suitors to a small group, including long-interested teams from Saudi Arabia.

Speaking after Liverpool’s dramatic draw with Leeds United, Salah delivered a series of stunning comments that have intensified speculation around his future.

“I am very disappointed. I have done so much for this club over the years, especially last season, but it feels like I’ve been thrown under the bus,” he said, expressing frustration at being benched and claiming promises made to him during the summer transfer window were not honored.

Salah added that his once strong relationship with manager Arne Slot has now “disappeared”, insisting he does not understand why. He went so far as to say he has invited his family to the upcoming match against Brighton so he can “say goodbye” to the supporters before leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations unsure of what will happen while he is away.

Saudi clubs have pursued Salah for more than a year, and sources in the region are reportedly prepared to back a major bid should the chance arise. When asked about the possibility of a move to the Saudi Pro League, Salah avoided giving a direct answer but hinted that the topic remains sensitive:
“I don’t want to answer that because the club will take me in a different direction,” he said. “I love the fans and I love the club, but I don’t know what’s next.”

Liverpool has not publicly commented on Salah’s latest complaints, but internally the forward’s remarks have sparked urgent discussions about their stance heading into January. Letting their most influential player run down his contract or leave mid-season poses enormous sporting and financial consequences.

Salah, meanwhile, insists he is not demanding special treatment. “I’m not bigger than the club, but I’ve earned my position,” he said, rejecting claims he is a problem within the squad.

With tensions between Salah and Slot now seemingly at breaking point, January could bring one of the biggest transfer sagas in years. However, the size of his contract, Liverpool’s title ambitions, and the lack of European clubs who can match his wages all mean his future remains far from decided.