Major Salah Update: Romano outlines Liverpool’s position ahead of crucial agent talks
Fabrizio Romano has provided a fresh update on Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool amid weeks of tension and speculation.
Recent weeks have been unsettled for the Egyptian forward. Salah found himself benched for four straight matches and was also omitted from the clash against Inter Milan. After being left unused against Leeds, the forward publicly suggested that someone within the club was pushing for his exit, even hinting that the Brighton game could represent a farewell moment.
However, discussions were later held between Salah and head coach Arne Slot, with the dispute appearing to have been settled.
Although Salah began the Brighton match on the bench, an early injury to Joe Gomez forced Slot into a change. Salah was introduced in the first half and made an immediate impact, providing an assist for Hugo Ekitike’s second goal. That contribution also saw him write his name into Premier League history by becoming the player with the most goal involvements for a single club.
Following the final whistle, Salah took a lap of Anfield as supporters sang his name — a moment some fans interpreted as a possible goodbye. Interest from Saudi Arabia remains strong, with three clubs keen and the Saudi Pro League CEO openly admitting their desire to bring the Egyptian star to the league.
Romano has now shared the latest developments, confirming that Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, is expected to travel to England for decisive talks with Liverpool, while the player himself departs for AFCON duty.
According to Romano, Liverpool’s position is clear: the club is not actively looking to sell Salah, provided he is content to remain under his current conditions. However, should the player express a desire to leave, Liverpool are open to reviewing any concrete proposal brought forward by Salah and his representatives.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that with Salah away at AFCON, discussions will take place in England between the agent and the club’s hierarchy to determine the next steps. He reiterated that, at present, no formal bids have been submitted — only strong interest from Saudi Arabia — which is why the upcoming meeting will be crucial in shaping what happens next.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Salah continues to deliver on the pitch. His influential cameo against Brighton, which included another decisive assist, saw him break yet another record.
The Liverpool icon recently overtook Wayne Rooney to become the player with the most goal involvements for a single club in Premier League history. Since arriving at Anfield, Salah has amassed an astonishing 367 goal contributions — 250 goals and 117 assists — in just 421 appearances across all competitions.
These remarkable numbers explain why many supporters and pundits were stunned by his recent exclusion from the starting lineup, a decision that has clearly strained relations behind the scenes.
Ultimately, the direction of Salah’s future — particularly with the January transfer window approaching — now rests on the outcome of the upcoming talks between Ramy Abbas and Liverpool’s senior management.