Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is not in active talks over a move to Saudi Arabia, talkSPORT understands.
The 32-year-old is currently set to become a free agent this summer when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Salah is known to be a key target for Saudi Pro League chiefs, where he would be the latest high-profile player to make the move to the Middle East.
A whopping £150million offer from Al Ittihad in 2023 was swiftly rejected by the Reds for the Egypt international, with fans fearing interest could be renewed ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
The ex-Chelsea forward has done little to shut down speculation – insisting he is ‘more out than in’ when discussing his future in November.
But in a boost for Liverpool, it is understood that as it stands, he is not in negotiations with any Saudi club.
Club chiefs meanwhile are hopeful that the player – as well as skipper Virgil van Dijk – will commit to their futures in Merseyside beyond the summer.
And it appears that Saudi Pro League bosses are losing hope of securing Salah’s services as they believe he wants to continue in Europe.
That is despite being willing to hand the former Basel man a three-year deal worth in excess of £160m-per-year.
It would make Salah one of the richest footballers in the Gulf nation alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, who pockets around £177m-a-year.
Saudi chiefs have been able to speak to Salah regarding a free transfer since January, but the winger has prioritised contract talks with Liverpool.
Salah is enjoying a stunning season so far – where he leads the Premier League’s charts for goals and assists.
With 27 goals and 17 assists already, he is on course for his best ever campaign in the English top-flight.
He is just three assists shy of equalling Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record of 20 in a single season.
And he needs just five more strikes to tie his record tally of 32 he set during his first year at the club following his move from Roma in 2017.
But it’s not all good news for Liverpool despite the positivity surrounding Salah’s future.
That is because academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
The 26-year-old will leave Anfield after agreeing personal terms over a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000-per-week.
England international Alexander-Arnold has been in discussions with Los Blancos since the New Year.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side had an approach for the defender rebuffed by Liverpool during the winter transfer window.
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