Benzema's replacement found! Al-Ittihad targets Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has emerged as one of the main transfer targets in the Saudi Pro League.
Details: According to winwin, Al-Ittihad—backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF)—is set to make a renewed attempt to sign Mohamed Salah next summer. The league’s management has long dreamed of making Salah the face of their ambitious project alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, and now appears to be the perfect opportunity to make that vision a reality.
The need for a marquee signing arose after Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema departed Al-Ittihad during the winter transfer window. The Frenchman’s exit left a massive gap in the club’s attacking line, and Salah is seen as the ideal figure to fill that void—both on the pitch and as a global brand ambassador.
This season at Liverpool has been a mixed one for Salah. After a brilliant previous campaign, where the Egyptian helped Arne Slot clinch the Premier League title in his debut season, his goal tally has dipped. So far this season, Salah has scored just 6 goals and provided 6 assists for Liverpool across all competitions. Transfermarkt currently values the Egyptian at €30 million.
Reminder: Former Liverpool and Arsenal player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is close to joining Scottish side Celtic.
Steven Perez
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