As the dust settles on the shock of Mohammed Salah’s impending Anfield exit, the race for his signature is reaching its boiling points as top European clubs express keen interest.
The Footballing world was sent into a frenzy last week following the official announcement indicating Mohammed Salah’s will to finally bring his legendary nine-year stint at Liverpool to an end this summer.
While the 33-year-old was originally set to run out his contract until 2027, a gentleman agreement between the Egyptian King and Liverpool had birthed out the final decision, which suggest that, Salah will become a free agent in the summer transfer window when the season officially comes to an end.
Now, with an undeniable interest from Saudi Pro League club like Al-Ittihad FC, which is Salah’s most likely next destination, two European giant clubs have suddenly unleashed their interest to clutch his services.
Mynewsanchor.com can report that, meeting held in Spanish one of LaLiga giant’s camp, Real Madrid, have revealed that the club is interested in securing Salah whiles in France, Ligue-One side, Paris Saint Germain have also joined the race.
A Battle of the big spenders: Real Madrid vs PSG
Despite Mohammed Salah’s veteran status, his value, talent and experience has never been in doubt in the European football scene-his stocks remain incredibly high. Banging in 255 goals for the Reds and an enviable trophy cabinet which encamps everything available to be won in European football plus major individual awards, he is certainly an elite player.
The Los Blancos in the last few hours have began fantasizing a potential hijack of the Egyptian King at the end of the 2025/26 campaign. For a club, known for securing the headlines by securing the “big-dogs” in world football, Real Madrid are certainly sense an opportunity to employ a global icon like Salah on a free transfer deal-a deal which suits Florentino Perez.
Technically, Mohammed Salah would provide a veteran left-footed presence on the right flanks that complements the team’s pacey youthful forward while serving as an experience lads, who can aid youngsters like Arda Guler grow into his full potentials.
On the flip side, Paris Saint-Germain are seeking to materialize their dreams of having Mohammed Salah in their ranks as they seek to leverage on the English Premier League legend.
Additionally, PSG are looking for a talisman who can provide both immediate goals and immense commercial value in the Middle East and North Africa. Salah fits the “Ligue-One project” perfectly as they chase an elusive Champions League consecutive title.
The Saudi “Frontrunner” Status
While the allure of the Bernabeu or the Parc des Princes is seemingly undeniable, the financial might of Saudi Arabia remains the elephant in the room, which has the potentials of impeding the interest from top European clubs who have expressed keen interest in securing Mohammed Salah’s services when he finally says goodbye to Anfield.
The End of an Era at Anfield
The timing of the announcement-coming just days ago on March 24, 2026-marks a bittersweet conclusion to a season that has been testing for the Egyptian since he joined Liverpool FC nine years ago. Reports of a public fallout with manager Arne SLot back in December 2025 marginally muddied his relationship with both the manager and some section of the Liverpool fans.
However, his fall out with the manager was born out of the prolific goal-scoring winger’s inability to stay consistent which was deemed as one of the factors hindering the team’s rough-patch campaign.
Now, Liverpool FC are now working on finding the best possible replacement for the club legend, Mohammed Salah however, the club has not settled on any other winger as they have penciled the likes of Michael Olise of Bayern and Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. However, no concrete negotiations have been made.