Mohamed Salah Becomes Al Ittihad Top Target After ‘Crazy’ Benzema Move

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is now the top target for Saudi club Al Ittihad this summer after Karim Benzema’s exit in the winter window, according to reports in the Middle East.

The Reds have had a mixed campaign so far this season but claimed a vital 4-1 win over Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday night, making it back-to-back wins after their 6-0 drubbing of Qarabag in the Champions League, where Salah scored his first goal for the club since November 1st.

But it’s been a difficult season so far for the Egyptian, and after a major fallout with Arne Slot and the board earlier this season, it’s possible that he could be on the move by the time the season comes to a close.

Mohamed Salah Top Saudi Target After Benzema Move

Salah, described as ‘world-class’, was strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer before he signed a new two-year contract at Anfield, ending months of speculation over his future.

But after Karim Benzema made the ‘crazy’ move from Al Hilal to Al Ittihad on deadline day following a contract dispute, the PIF-owned club are prepared to make a fresh move for the Liverpool legend this year and finally take him to the Saudi Pro League.

It’s understood that the 33-year-old is considered to be the league’s top target to replace the former Ballon d’Or winner, and with Moussa Diaby also linked with an exit, his preferred right winger spot will be available for him to take immediately upon his arrival.

There has currently been no contact between the parties about a move in the summer, but Salah is understood to be open to making the switch if they can agree a deal with Liverpool. However, the Saudi club are not confident about sealing a deal since he is under contract until 2027 and Slot’s future as manager is also in question.

Perfect Time for Liverpool to Cash In on Salah

It’s never an easy time to say goodbye to a legend, but this summer is the best chance Liverpool will get to part ways with Salah on good terms.

It’s clear that he is not as good as he once was, and his attitude and expectation of being a guaranteed starter all the time is doing more harm than good at the moment.

Whether Slot stays or goes shouldn’t matter, and the club should cash in on Salah in the summer rather than lose him on a free the year after, and use the money to replenish the squad properly for the manager to mount another title challenge.