Liverpool seizes control in Salah transfer saga with a €60 million deal; Man City set to lose a player.
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Published by: Dimphotsentle Pule
Mohamed Salah is ‘open’ to leaving Liverpool in a deal that will break a world record, while Manchester City look set to lose a player Pep Guardiola adores – all in Wednesday’s Euro Paper Talk.
According to reports, Liverpool’s Egyptian winger is receptive to hearing out Saudi Arabian offers. This will surpass Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s best paid player should the winger decide to take up the offer. Saudi side Al-Ittihad verbally offered £150m for the Reds talisman last summer. Liverpool did not hesitate before rejecting the proposal, though interest isn’t going away. Salah’s status as the best Muslim player in the game right now makes him a key target for the Saudi Pro League.
His sustained peak performance and the absence of any signs of declining the coming offers are encouraging the SPL to make a substantial financial commitment to secure Salah. Liverpool would be reluctant to part ways with their most formidable forward, particularly in the same summer that manager Jurgen Klopp is set to depart.
Nonetheless, Salah’s existing contract concludes at the end of the 2024/25 season. If it becomes evident that he won’t commit to a new agreement, a significant and profitable sale this summer might be a sensible move for FSG, the owners. According to sports journalist, Rudy Galetti, “Saudi negotiator is ready to get back in touch with Mohamed. As told, the Egyptian is still open to evaluate the opportunity to land in Saudi Arabia.”
City’s Star Wants Out
There is a possibility that Stefan Ortega, Manchester City’s goalkeeper, could leave amid salary disputes. This resulted in talks over extension stalling. Ortega – who serves as back-up to Ederson and is ‘highly valued’ by Pep Guardiola – wants to become a starting goalkeeper elsewhere. The German, 31, joined City on a free transfer in the summer of 2022 and has racked up nine starts this term. Ederson remains the undisputed No. 1 at the club, though Ortega is a more than capable deputy and has not let City down when featuring, especially in the cup competitions.
Plettenberg revealed Ortega would like to return to being a starting goalkeeper. Ortega was the No. 1 goalkeeper for five successive years at his former club, Arminia Bielefeld, and hopes to be a regular once again. With Ederson not going anywhere, it stands that Ortega can get his wish if he leaves the club.
Nevertheless, Liverpool is set to play with Manchester City on 10/03/2024, at 5:45 PM, SAST.
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