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Mohamed Salah may just have reignited a potential move to Saudi giants Al-Hilal next month with his bombshell post-match interview in the wake of Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leeds.
The Egyptian winger left reporters stunned when he decided to launch into an all-out attack on the club and head coach Arne Slot, dropping several bombshells that took aim at his relationship with the latter and claimed that somebody doesn't want him at the club.
Salah, clearly frustrated that he had been dropped for the third game running and left as an unused substitute at Elland Road, also added that he's been "thrown under the bus", completely calling into question his future at Anfield and leading to suggestions that he could be off as early as next month.
With that in mind, there are now fears amongst the Liverpool fanbase that Salah's final game for the Reds could come as early as next week, when the Premier League's reigning champion welcomes Brighton to Anfield on Saturday, December 13.
That's because the 33-year-old will soon be off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, which gets underway on Sunday, December 21. Egypt's first game, against Zimbabwe in Group B, takes place the following day, before further fixtures against South Africa (December 26) and Angola (December 29) follow.
Should Egypt make it all the way to the final on January 18, 2026, Salah would not be expected to return to Liverpool duty until the following weekend - but by then it may already be too late. Should things not mend themselves over the coming weeks, there is a chance that Salah may never return.
Despite signing a new eyewatering deal with the Reds back in April, the Egyptian King could call it a day on his Liverpool career in favor of a fresh start elsewhere. One team that is likely to take him in a heartbeat - and can also afford his astronomical wages - is Al-Hilal.
The Saudi giants held a strong interest in securing Salah almost 12 months ago, when his initial contract entered its final six months, with reports claiming that last season's Pro League runner-up was in "serious negotiations" to secure his transfer to the team.
It was reported by Saudi Arabian media that Al-Hilal had offered Salah an annual salary of 150 million Saudi riyals ($32.5 million), totalling 300 million riyals ($65 million ) for a two-season contract, which far exceeds the £20.8 million ($26 m) that Salah currently earns at Liverpool.
Reports also indicated that Al-Hilal was in talks with Liverpool over purchasing the remaining six months of Salah’s contract back in January to enable his transfer during the winter transfer window, suggesting that the club wouldn't be afraid to pull out the chequebook once more to take him off Slot's hands.
According to Give Me Sport, Saudi Pro League teams remain keen on Salah. While the figures may not remain the same as previously, the lucrative option to head to the Middle East seemingly remains on the table.
Speaking after Saturday's draw against Leeds, Salah said: "I will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans [before] I go to AFCON. I don’t know what is going to happen when I am there." When asked about any potential future in Saudi Arabia, he added, "I don’t want to answer this question..."
Perhaps most worrying for Liverpool is that it would likely not need much convincing to persuade Salah to move to the Middle East. Along with the opportunity to earn even more money than he already does, his status as the Arab world's biggest sporting icon would also bring numerous benefits.
On top of this, former Reds teammate Darwin Nunez is amongst the ranks at Al-Hilal, while ex-Premier League stars Kalidou Koulibaly, Rúben Neves, and João Cancelo offer further quality throughout the team.
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