Latest developments
- Al-Hilal are very interested in a move for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
- The Saudi Arabian side want him for free in the summer.
- Paris Saint-Germain reinforced that they don't want the Egyptian.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3/5): The German Romano speaks
Top Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal have stated they are “seriously interested” in taking Mohamed Salah for free when his Liverpool contract ends at the end of the season, while PSG claim not to be making a move for the Egyptian.
This comes from Florian Plettenberg, one of the best authorities on transfer news, who claims his sources are closely-linked to the goings on in the gulf state.
Value (4/5): Top earner bracket
A free transfer for one of the Premier League's best players today, and over the last eight years, is great business for Al-Hilal.
What they save in transfer fees they will lose in wages, though, as Salah will command one of the highest salaries in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Hilal are still hurting having forked out so much on Neymar for next to no return.
Suitability (5/5): Too good for the SPL
An astounding 39 goal involvements already this season proves the 32-year-old is still one of the best in the world.
Suitable for any team outside the game's elite, Al-Hilal playing wingers in behind a centre-forward is just an added bonus.
Upgrade? (5/5): Malcom not at his level
The Crescent Moon have twice-capped Brazilian international Malcom as their main right-winger. He may have racked up 24 Barcelona appearances, but Salah is on another planet.
In terms of matters off the pitch, Salah will be seen as the new jewel in the Al-Hilal crown, especially if Neymar moves on before the summer.
Logic (2.5/5): Stay or go?
Given how well he is playing right now, signing a new deal at Liverpool looks the best option, with no other super clubs in the hunt to sign him.
If he does leave, a huge payday in a part of the world he shouldn't struggle to adapt to will make plenty of sense.
Whisper+ verdict: 19.5/25
Still we wait for the Salah contract saga to reach its conclusion; if the news is bad for Liverpool fans, then Al-Hilal are surely the favourites to sign him.
