Inside Liverpool's 'summer of upheaval'

Why Salah's departure could deepen a 'summer of upheaval' at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah's impact on the Premier League is shown by the stories of how opposition teams prepared for him, as Liverpool may have to consider plans elsewhere. Also in today's members‑only newsletter:

Already, the Egyptian and his camp have a lot of options for next season. There is considerable MLS interest, although Inter Miami are understood to have decided against making an offer for now, and a number of Champions League clubs are weighing up whether they can do a deal. Turkey may well be an option, especially with Galatasaray having just endured an increasingly rare Salah masterclass in the Champions League last 16. They have substantial financial resources.

The Premier League is being ruled out for obvious reasons, but there is now the question of whether the 33-year-old can still perform at that level.

That very uncertainty does raise further questions about Liverpool's football leadership and whether the summer 2025 decision to give Salah a new contract was the first real misstep under an ownership that has generally overseen constant progress. Fenway Sports Group, whatever the criticisms, have transformed Liverpool from an ailing giant in disarray to the English club with the highest revenue – and, most importantly, reigning champions.

The Independent nevertheless reported on Tuesday that the Saudi Pro League is targeting Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, which is why Salah's departure could deepen a summer of considerable upheaval at Anfield.

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