Salah Set for Saudi Riches as Liverpool Eye £52m Summer Clear-Out

Liverpool's increasingly desperate 2025/26 season shows no signs of improvement, and it appears the Merseysiders are now resigned to a significant squad reshuffle come the summer. The Reds could pocket around £52m from the sale of two key attacking figures, with Mohamed Salah leading the exodus.

The campaign has been nothing short of disastrous for Jurgen Klopp's successors. A nine-loss streak in 12 matches saw Liverpool tumble out of the Premier League title race—hardly the defence of their 20th crown many had anticipated. The reasons are manifold: the tragic death of Diogo Jota, Arne Slot's questionable stewardship, FSG's muddled summer transfer decisions, and the sharp decline in form among several established stars. Champions League qualification now looks precarious, with Liverpool trailing both fourth-placed Man City and fifth-placed Chelsea for the final two spots.

That predicament has forced the hierarchy to contemplate significant departures. Salah, in particular, finds himself firmly in the crosshairs. His relationship with Slot has deteriorated, his performances have nosedived, and Saudi Pro League clubs have him firmly in their sights.

The Egyptian forward has been identified as the ideal successor to Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, particularly given Ronaldo's own uncertain future following disputes with the club's board over transfer spending. Saudi dealmakers have made their move before—they pursued Salah last summer without success—but they're determined to land their man this time around. Reports suggest the Saudi Pro League intends to position him as the league's new figurehead, and the financial package is tantalising: he could treble his current wages in the process.

Meanwhile, Federico Chiesa's time at Anfield appears to be drawing to a close. Liverpool have slapped a £26m price tag on the Italian winger and have indicated they're willing to listen to offers. Doubts persist about his ability to adjust to the Premier League's frenetic pace, and Serie A clubs are already circling. Juventus are keen to bring their former star back into the fold, while both Roma and Napoli have registered their interest. The asking price sits at €25–30 million—a figure that allows Liverpool to avoid a financial loss while freeing up precious wage budget space. No formal bids have been tabled yet, but expect the temperature to rise once the transfer window officially opens.

A summer shake-up, then, appears inevitable. Whether it proves the catalyst for a genuine revival remains to be seen.