Liverpool can earn a record amount of 270 million USD if they accept striker Mohamed Salah to transfer to Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia.

Salah has been pursued by Al Ittihad since the beginning of the summer, but Liverpool does not want to let their number one star leave. At this time, Liverpool was even more hesitant because the European football transfer market was closed. This means that if they let Salah leave, they cannot buy a replacement. Liverpool’s current attack has many stars, but losing inspiration Salah is a blow to their ambitions this season.

However, the Anfield team seemed to be softened by the $270 million offer from the Saudi Arabian club.

According to Sun, leaders and representatives of Al Ittihad flew to London on September 5 to try to close the deal before the deadline of the summer transfer window in Saudi Arabia – September 7. Al Ittihad reportedly wants to pay $213 million immediately, with the remaining $57 million paid as a surcharge.

If successful, this will be a new transfer record in world football. Up to now, the deal PSG recruited Neymar in 2017 for 263 million USD is still the highest milestone.

To convince Salah, Al Ittihad offered the Egyptian striker a weekly salary of 3.08 million USD. In addition, he also receives money from shirt sales, performance bonuses as well as the role of ambassador for at least three large companies in Saudi Arabia.

Al Ittihad is quite confident that they can complete the deal, because they are supported by some members of Liverpool’s board of directors. If unsuccessful, the Saudi Pro League defending champion will continue to pursue Salah when the market reopens in January 2024.