Transfer News: Mohamed Salah Open to Saudi Pro League Move
Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is open to joining the Saudi Pro League this summer, according to reports. The 32-year-old’s contract with the Reds is set to expire, and there is confidence in Saudi Arabia that he could make a move to the league. This news comes as a boost to potential suitors, who are said to be monitoring the situation closely. The BBC has learned that Salah’s future at Liverpool is uncertain, and the Saudi Pro League could be an attractive option for the forward.
The news of Salah’s potential move to the Saudi Pro League comes as several top clubs are said to be tracking his situation. Liverpool’s stance on the matter has not been officially disclosed, but sources close to the club suggest that they are preparing for the possibility of losing their star player. As per a report in the BBC Sport sister site, there is a growing sense that Salah could make a switch to the Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Ipswich’s 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap. The young forward is highly rated, and his price tag of £40m has not deterred United from making a move. According to sources, Delap is a key target for the Red Devils, who are looking to bolster their attacking ranks. As reported by the BBC’s reliable sources, United are keen to sign Delap and are preparing a bid for the striker.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are said to be interested in signing Burnley’s 22-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford. The Magpies are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Trafford has emerged as a top target. Sources close to the club have confirmed that Newcastle are keen on the young goalkeeper and could make a move for him in the coming weeks.
Brighton have put a £100m price tag on their 23-year-old Brazil forward Joao Pedro and 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Seagulls are looking to fend off interest from Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea, who are all said to be tracking the duo. Pedro and Baleba have been impressive in their short careers so far, and it remains to be seen if any of the interested clubs will meet Brighton’s valuation.
In other news, Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer in search of a new challenge away from the Premier League. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of City’s success in recent years, but he is said to be eyeing a move to pastures new. As reported by the BBC Sport sister site, Silva is keen on a new challenge and could make a switch to a European club.
Several top clubs are said to be interested in signing Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is set to leave Juventus this summer. Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all keen on the 25-year-old, who has a reputation for being one of the most exciting young strikers in European football. Vlahovic’s future at Juventus is uncertain, and it remains to be seen if any of the interested clubs will make a move for him.
The transfer window is set to be a busy one, with several top clubs looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. The BBC Sport will be keeping a close eye on all the developments and will bring you the latest news and updates as the window heats up.
Chelsea are considering a move worth 40m euros (£33.4m) for Villarreal’s 22-year-old French striker Thierno Barry. The Blues are looking to bolster their attacking ranks, and Barry has emerged as a top target. According to sources close to the club, Chelsea are keen on the young striker and could make a move for him in the coming weeks.
Newcastle are also plotting a surprise move for Liverpool’s 21-year-old English midfielder Harvey Elliott. The Magpies are said to be keen on the young midfielder, who has impressed in his short career so far. As reported by BBC Sport, Elliott’s future at Liverpool is uncertain, and Newcastle could make a move for him this summer.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner remains a candidate to take charge of RB Leipzig next season. The German side held talks with the 50-year-old Austrian’s representatives, and it remains to be seen if he will make the switch.
Palace could make a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike if fellow French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta leaves the club this summer. Mateta has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, and Palace are said to be preparing for his potential departure.
Arsenal, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs interested in Roma’s 25-year-old Ivory Coast defender Evan Ndicka, who is rated at 40m euros (£33.4m). The defender has been impressive in his short career so far, and it remains to be seen if any of the interested clubs will meet Roma’s valuation.
As the transfer window heats up, clubs are looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. With several top players linked with moves away from their current clubs, it promises to be an exciting few weeks in the world of football. BBC Sport will be bringing you all the latest news and updates as the transfer window gets underway.
