Liverpool Reportedly Open to Selling Star Winger Mo Salah

Salah's contract runs until 2027, but Liverpool may look to cash in on the 33-year-old this summer.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah, 33, is under contract until 2027 but there is a growing possibility the club will accept a transfer bid for his services this summer. Salah's numbers have declined in recent seasons, and Liverpool may look to offload his sizable £400,000-per-week salary. Clubs in Saudi Arabia and MLS are reportedly interested, with Salah said to prefer a move to the United States over Saudi Arabia.

Why it matters

Salah has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017, helping them win the Premier League and Champions League. His potential departure would be a major loss for the club, but Liverpool may feel it's the right time to cash in on the aging star and reinvest the transfer fee into the squad.

The details

Salah's contract extension in 2024 made him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, but his production has declined since then. He has not scored a top-flight goal since November. Liverpool may look to sell Salah this summer rather than let his lucrative contract run down, with clubs in Saudi Arabia and MLS reportedly interested in acquiring the two-time African Footballer of the Year.

  • Salah signed a contract extension with Liverpool in 2024 that runs until 2027.
  • Salah has not scored a Premier League goal since November 2025.

The players

Mohamed Salah

A 33-year-old Egyptian forward who has played for Liverpool since 2017, helping the club win the Premier League and Champions League. Salah is currently one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, earning £400,000 per week.

Richard Hughes

The Liverpool executive who agreed to Salah's contract extension in 2024.

Fenway Sports Group

The ownership group that controls Liverpool Football Club.

Mohamed Mansour

An Egyptian-British billionaire who owns San Diego FC in MLS.

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What they’re saying

“I think if he were to leave Liverpool would want money for him, I think that's the key here. I don't think it's as easy a deal as people just think, oh yeah, Salah's gonna go. It's like, it's his last season, definitely.”

— Simon Hughes, Journalist (The Athletic)

“I've always felt that Saudi Arabia is a move that Saudi Arabia might like to make, although they've scaled back their investments in football in the last 12 to 18 months. There's a few conversations that I've had, points elsewhere, that the US might be a more attractive option.”

— Simon Hughes, Journalist (The Athletic)

What’s next

Liverpool will likely look to sell Salah this summer rather than let his contract run down, with clubs in Saudi Arabia and MLS expected to make offers for the veteran forward.

The takeaway

Salah's potential departure from Liverpool would mark the end of an era, as the Egyptian star has been a key player for the club since 2017. However, Liverpool may feel it's the right time to cash in on the 33-year-old and reinvest the transfer fee into the squad as they look to remain competitive in the Premier League and Champions League.