Al Ittihad’s Exciting Renewed Pursuit of Mo Salah: Unveiling an Ambitious ‘Plan B’
Despite a flurry of transfer rumors and substantial offers, Al Ittihad’s quest to acquire Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has faced numerous twists and turns this summer. In a recent report, it has come to light that the Saudi Pro League club remains determined to secure Salah’s services, even as the transfer window deadline rapidly approaches.
The saga began when Al Ittihad made their intentions clear by tabling a substantial verbal bid of £150 million to Liverpool last Thursday. However, their initial efforts were swiftly rebuffed by the Reds. Undeterred, reports began to circulate that the Saudi league was willing to return with an even more impressive offer, exceeding the £200 million mark, in a bid to bring Salah to Al Ittihad.
As the clock continues to tick down on the Saudi Arabian transfer window, set to close at 10 pm on Thursday, sources suggest that Al Ittihad is growing increasingly pessimistic about the likelihood of signing Salah this summer. Complex negotiations and the dwindling time frame are factors that appear to be working against them.
However, hope is far from lost for Al Ittihad, as new developments reveal an ambitious “plan B” aimed at securing Salah’s signature. According to insiders cited by The Telegraph, Al Ittihad is committed to revisiting their pursuit of the 31-year-old winger should a deal fail to materialize before the transfer deadline.
While the chances of striking a deal before the window shuts may seem slim, Al Ittihad remains ready to submit their eye-watering £200 million bid in a last-ditch effort to convince Liverpool to part with Salah. Although insiders close to the Saudi club may harbor doubts about the feasibility of an immediate agreement, they are prepared to shift their focus to “plan B.” This alternative strategy involves launching renewed bids for Salah in subsequent transfer windows.
As the situation unfolds, it becomes increasingly evident that Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is undeterred in their pursuit of Salah, even to the point of potentially increasing their staggering £200 million proposal. If Liverpool were to accept such an offer down the line, it would mark a historic transfer in the world of football, eclipsing the record held by Neymar’s move to PSG.
With marquee signings like Fabinho and Karim Benzema already gracing the Saudi Pro League this summer, Salah’s addition would undoubtedly solidify the league’s status as a magnet for top-tier talent. Al Ittihad’s determination to secure his signature suggests that they are not ready to throw in the towel, and if Thursday’s deadline passes without a deal, they will be poised to re-enter the fray in the pursuit of their prized target.