Former Everton chief claims Liverpool will be ‘wise’ to cash in on underperforming attacker

Former Everton CEO urges Liverpool to cash in on Mohamed Salah

Keith Wyness, the former top dog at Everton, has stirred the pot by suggesting that Liverpool should consider accepting a purported “£100 million” bid from Saudi Arabia for Mohamed Salah.

Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old exec, who previously served as CEO at Goodison Park, reckons that with just one year remaining on Salah’s contract, the time is ripe for Liverpool to cash in on the 31-year-old Egyptian superstar.

“With one year left on his contract at 31, the numbers I’m hearing from Saudi sources are around £70million plus add-ons of around another £30million.”

“I believe those add-ons will be pretty achievable in the Saudi Pro League, in terms of goals and trophies.”

“I think Liverpool should do it this summer.”

“It’s a lot of money with just one year left, and it would be wise to take it right now.”

Salah has long been a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League, following the emergence of their ambitious footballing project in 2022. Despite receiving offers from Saudi clubs last summer, Salah opted to stay put at Anfield. However, with his contract situation and the potential lure of a lucrative offer, speculation about his future continues to swirl.

Mo to Saudi?

This season, Salah has once again proven his worth on the pitch, tallying an impressive 24 goals and 13 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. However, Jurgen Klopp’s recent decision to rotate him out of the squad has raised questions about his future role at the club.

Wyness argues that it would be “wise” for Liverpool to entertain offers for Salah in the upcoming summer transfer window. He suggests that cashing in on Salah now could be a prudent financial move for the club, especially considering his contractual situation (Transfermarkt

However, Salah’s goal output cannot be replaced immediately. We need to retain him and ensure he retires at the club. His worth to the club cannot see itself measured in terms of transfer value. Salah is Liverpool. That’s it.

His contributions both on and off the pitch have endeared him to the club’s faithful. His status as a talismanic figure cannot be overstated. To us, Salah is synonymous with Liverpool Football Club, and his departure would be a significant blow to the team’s identity and aspirations.

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As the club aims to get more clarity on his contract situation, one thing remains certain: Mohamed Salah is more than just a player—he is an integral part of the fabric of Liverpool Football Club.