Salah learns Saudi Pro League’s transfer stance after Liverpool star teases move

Mohamed Salah is not currently an active target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League despite his situation at Liverpool, it is claimed.

The Egypt international, who is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, was previously linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. And speculation over his future has only increased after he revealed he was “more out than in” when it comes to Liverpool, who have yet to offer him a new contract.

The 32-year-old Salah may sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January. But while the Saudi Pro League has long been touted as a potential destination, that may no longer be the case.

According to Sky Sports, Saudi clubs are not actively trying to sign Salah, although many would like to do so at some point in the future.

While ties with Saudi Arabia have been consistent over the past 18 months, Salah's position on such a move is unclear. Al-Ittihad saw a huge £150m bid for his services rejected by Liverpool last September and has not returned since.

Salah caused a stir on Monday when he made comments following Sunday's dramatic 3-2 win over Southampton – a match in which he scored twice to put Arne Slot's side eight points clear of Manchester City at the Premier League summit.

He admitted he was 'disappointed' that Liverpool had not offered a new contract, but his decision to go public has drawn criticism from Kop icon Jamie Carragher.

Carragher said on Sky Sports on Monday evening: “Of course there have been discussions, yes. There is clearly a big difference in valuation at the moment. Whatever Mo Salah and his agent value themselves for, whether that be financially or in terms of contract length, and what Liverpool are doing.

“The reason Liverpool haven't offered a contract yet is because Mo Salah will turn it down, so they're still in talks, I'd like them to meet halfway.

“But I have to say that I am very disappointed in Mo Salah. That interview last night after the game if it comes out. Liverpool has Real Madrid during the week and Manchester City at the weekend. That's the story for Liverpool at the moment.”

He continued: “The most important thing for Liverpool Football Club this season is not the future of Mo Salah, not the future of Virgil van Dijk and not the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The most important thing is that Liverpool win the Premier League, that is more important than any player.

“And if he continues to comment and his agent continues to post cryptic tweets, that's selfish. That is thinking about themselves and not about the football club.”