Saudi Pro League champions, Al Ittihad, have escalated their pursuit of Liverpool’s iconic winger, Mohamed Salah, by submitting a jaw-dropping world record bid. Following the Reds’ rejection of an initial offer of up to £150 million, Al Ittihad has not relented in their desire to secure Salah’s services.
According to reports, the Saudi club has tabled a staggering £175 million proposal, supplemented by potential add-ons that could elevate the total transfer fee to an astounding £215 million.
This would eclipse the previous record fee of £198 million paid by Paris Saint-Germain to acquire Neymar from Barcelona in 2017.
Representatives from Al Ittihad are presently in England, actively engaging in negotiations to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes in the Gulf nation on Thursday.
In the event that Salah accepts this remarkable offer, he is poised to become one of the highest-paid athletes in history, with a weekly wage of £2.4 million, alongside additional incentives of £55,000 for each victory and a significant share of shirt sales.
Furthermore, he has been extended ambassadorial roles by three major Saudi companies, potentially amounting to a staggering £18 million over the duration of his contract.
The football world watches with bated breath as this astonishing transfer saga unfolds.
