32 years old, Mohamed Salah continues to shine as one of the Premier Leagues most productive forwards in recent years. With uncertainty surrounding his future and growing links to a potential move to Al Hilal, The Liverpool star has reached another remarkable milestone in England’s top flight.
Salah’s contract situation has been a source of concern in recent months. With his current deal set to expire in June 2025, negotiations have reportedly stalledwhich creates anxiety between the parties involved. Despite the uncertainty off the pitch, the Egyptian forward has remained focused on the pitch and cemented his legacy with another record-breaking performance.
In Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town, Salah scored his 176th Premier League goal, surpassing Arsenal legend Thierry Henry (175) to take seventh in the league’s all-time goalscoring list. Among the top 10 goalscorers, Salah is the only active Premier League player, giving him a good chance to climb further up the rankings.
The forward is now running Frank Lampard (177), Sergio Agüero (184), Andy Cole (187), Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (the only active player other than Salah, with 213), and the league’s all-time leading goalscorer, Alan Shearer (260).
With 19 goals and 13 assists in just 22 games this Premier League seasonSalah is on course to close the gap, with the potential to become the league’s highest-rated foreign player by overtaking Aguero.
Salah attracts Al Hilal’s attention amid contract uncertainty
Liverpool’s ongoing efforts to renew the contracts of key players—including Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah– has attracted a lot of attention. Salah, in particular, has emerged as a primary target for Saudi clubs, with Al Hilal reportedly preparing a significant bid for the Egyptian forward.
According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Al Hilal are planning a “huge offer” to sign Salah in the summer, possibly after his contract with Liverpool expires. The Saudi Pro League side are keen to secure Salah as a marquee signing, especially as their current star, Neymar, is reportedly considering terminating his contract.
The proposed deal includes a lucrative financial package and a three-year commitmentwhich highlights Al Hilal’s ambition to build a long-term project around Salah. With his future at Liverpool still in doubt, speculation of a move to Saudi Arabia continues to grow.
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