Liverpool refuse to let Mohamed Salah leave for free, according to fresh reports from British media, as speculation intensifies over the Egyptian star’s future at Anfield. With growing interest from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer, the Merseyside club are determined to avoid losing their talisman without financial return.
The situation unfolds at a delicate moment in Salah’s season. The forward is currently enduring the longest Premier League goal drought of his career — a rare dip for a player who has consistently defined Liverpool’s attacking identity over recent years.
A Noticeable Shift in Behavior
According to the BBC, Salah left the dressing room quietly after the recent win over Nottingham Forest, declining media duties and heading straight to the team bus with only a brief smile.
This contrasts sharply with his emotional reaction two months earlier following a match against Leeds United, where he publicly expressed frustration over being benched repeatedly. At the time, he hinted that someone at the club did not want him to remain — comments that sparked internal tension.
Though Salah later reconciled with manager Arne Slot and apologized to teammates, the episode highlighted mounting pressure before he departed for international duty.
Form Under Scrutiny
Statistically, Salah faces unfamiliar territory. He has not scored in the Premier League since November. If he fails to score against West Ham United next weekend, his drought will extend to 10 league matches — the longest of his English career.
His goal contribution rate has dropped significantly, and his expected goals (xG) metrics have declined compared to last season. Yet Slot has publicly defended him, emphasizing that Salah’s defensive work rate and off-ball contributions remain crucial.
Even amid the dip, Salah still boasts 10 league goal contributions — more than stars like Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka this season.
Summer Exit Increasingly Likely?
Interest from the Saudi Pro League and MLS continues to grow. While Salah’s contract runs until 2027, Liverpool are reportedly wary of allowing his market value to diminish with age and form fluctuations.
Liverpool refuse to let Mohamed Salah leave for free, making a summer transfer a realistic scenario if the right offer arrives. Despite his family’s comfort in England, signs suggest preparations for a gradual farewell may already be underway.
For now, Salah’s focus remains clear: helping Liverpool compete for silverware in the FA Cup and the Champions League before any definitive decision on his future is made.
