Report: Al-Hilal have made a decision over whether they want Mohamed Salah or Neymar next season
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Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia for the past 18 months, with the saga set to come to a head this year.
The Egyptian international’s contract with Liverpool is due to expire at the end of this season, with Salah sending cryptic social media messages as the Reds continue to struggle to tie down their star attacker to a new deal.
With almost 40 goal contributions already in all competitions this season, Salah is in the form of his life and is already an early contender to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award, with Liverpool top of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League standings.
And Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have now made a decision over whether they want to pursue Salah or keep Neymar for next season.
Al-Hilal want Mohamed Salah to replace Neymar next season
According to AS, Al-Hilal have identified Salah as their main attacker for next season, with the reigning Saudi Arabian champions keen to let Neymar leave amid growing interest from Inter Miami and former club Santos.
With Liverpool sources divided on what’s happening with Salah’s future, the 32-year-old attacker’s contract saga is likely to be resolved in the coming weeks, with the current temperature of the drama suggesting that the attacker will sign a new deal.
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However, with Al-Hilal now looking to replace Neymar with Salah ahead of a year where the Middle Eastern side will be competing at the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, the temptation of moving to Saudi Arabia might never be higher for the Liverpool winger.
As Liverpool continue to stall in their contract talks with Salah, frustration will only grow for the former AS Roma star and his team, and for Al-Hilal, this could all play beautifully into their laps in their new pursuit for the Anfield no. 11.
Liverpool now have all the motivation they need to hand Salah a new contract
From Liverpool fans unveiling a new banner urging FSG to award Salah a new contract to comments the winger has made himself, the universe seems to be sending the Reds’ owners ever possible message needed to get their star player tied down to fresh terms.
And with Al-Hilal now back in the race for Salah and eager to make a big play for the attacker in the form of replacing Neymar’s wages and place in the squad, this update should give Liverpool all the motivation they need to hand the winger a new deal.
Time is quickly running out for Liverpool, and the longer Salah’s contract situation remains unresolved, the more the likes of Al-Hilal will believe they have a real chance of signing the 32-year-old attacker later this year.
