The football world has been rocked by a sensational and unprecedented outburst from Mohamed Salah, who appears to be forcing a move away from Liverpool just as the January transfer window approaches. Following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday—a match in which Salah was left as an unused substitute for the third consecutive game—the Egyptian legend delivered an incendiary interview that local pundits are calling the “beginning of the end” of his iconic Anfield era.
“Thrown Under the Bus”
Speaking to reporters at Elland Road, Salah did not hold back, claiming that the club hierarchy and manager Arne Slot have scapegoated him for the team’s poor run of form. “It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling,” Salah stated in an interview lasting over seven minutes. “Someone wants me to take all the blame. I think if this was somewhere else, every club would protect its player.”
The 33-year-old revealed that his relationship with Arne Slot has completely disintegrated, despite a professional start to the season. Salah expressed deep frustration over being benched, noting that he had received “promises” when he signed a two-year contract extension in April that have not been kept. “I don’t accept this situation,” he added. “I have done so much for this club.”
A Goodbye at Anfield?
In a move that suggests a January departure is a concrete possibility, Salah indicated that next weekend’s fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion might be his last at Anfield. He revealed that he has asked his family to attend the match so he can “say goodbye to the fans” before he departs for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on December 15.
Transfer experts, including Fabrizio Romano, have noted that while Liverpool has not yet received official bids, the Saudi Pro League remains the most likely destination. Clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad are reportedly prepared to pay upwards of €90 million to secure the “Egyptian King,” viewing him as the ultimate marquee signing to rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in the league.
[Table: Top Rumored Destinations for Mohamed Salah]
| Club | League | Estimated Fee | Likelihood |
| Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League | €90m+ | Very High |
| Al-Ittihad | Saudi Pro League | €85m | High |
| PSG | Ligue 1 | €60m | Moderate |
| Real Madrid | La Liga | €50m | Low |
The Search for a Successor
With Salah’s exit looming, Liverpool has reportedly accelerated their search for a replacement. The primary target is Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old Frenchman has become a sensation in Ligue 1 but is rumored to be frustrated with rotation under Luis Enrique. Reports suggest Liverpool would need to trigger a massive offer exceeding €100 million to tempt PSG into a January sale, especially with Arsenal also monitoring the winger’s situation.
As the club braces for a potentially “bitter divorce” with their all-time leading Premier League scorer, the focus turns to how Arne Slot will navigate a dressing room in crisis. With crucial games against Inter Milan and Brighton this week, the spotlight on the Egyptian winger has never been more intense—or more divisive.