Premier League giants Liverpool have, on Thursday, responded to speculation linking star attacker Mohamed Salah with an exit from the club.
For those who may have missed it, the name of wide-man Salah has taken its place front and centre in the English media headlines across the day to date.
This comes after a series of shock reports were forthcoming, pointing towards the Egyptian inching towards a move to Saudi Arabia.
Amid claims that Salah has had his head turned by the staggering money on offer in the Middle East, several outlets went as far as to suggest that an agreement with Al-Ittihad was on the verge of being reached.
🚨💣 BREAKING: MO SALAH WANTS TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL!
Al-Ittihad will offer him a salary that will make him the HIGHEST PAID player in the Saudi Pro League. 🇸🇦🤑
The Saudi club have already met his representatives in Doha and will offer him more wages than Cristiano Ronaldo.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 24, 2023
Such claims, for altogether understandable reasons, would have come as a major source of concern for the Liverpool faithful.
This comes with Salah still considered a cornerstone of Jurgen Klopp’s squad, and fresh off a goal and assist in his first two outings of the Premier League season.
As confirmed by transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, amongst others, the powers that be at Anfield have made crystal clear to their counterparts at Al-Ittihad their stance on Salah’s potential exit.
The stance in question? The 31-year-old is not for sale, under any circumstances.
Liverpool have been clear with Mo Salah and Al Ittihad: no intention to negotiate, he’s considered not for sale 🚨🔴 #LFC
Al Ittihad astronomical contract bid to Salah remains valid to tempt Mo; but only way would be for Salah to force the move.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2023
