Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad have resumed work on a deal for Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward announced his departure at season's end. The club had a £150 million bid rejected by Liverpool in September 2023 and are now looking to make Salah the face of their team following Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal. Al Qadsiah is the only other Saudi club with the finances to rival their offer.

Salah will leave Liverpool on a free transfer despite having another year on his contract. His 255 goals in 435 appearances put him third on Liverpool's all-time scoring list, behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. The Egypt international is fourth among Premier League all-time scorers with 191 goals and helped Liverpool win eight major titles including two Premier Leagues and a Champions League.

The 33-year-old signed a contract extension last April tying him to Liverpool until 2026-27 after being instrumental in the club's march to a record-tying 20th English league title. Al Ittihad, who sit sixth in the Saudi Pro League, are also interested in Manchester United midfielder Casemiro as they look to strengthen their squad for next season.