According to Alan Shearer, Liverpool would likely accept a sizable offer for Mohamed Salah if it were made in January.
Shearer was speaking on the Gary Lineker and Micah Richards podcast, The Rest Is Football.
Only a few weeks ago did the summer transfer window close, and Saudi Pro League teams continued to make moves even after that.
That, however, hasn’t stopped rumors about Mohamed Salah’s future from circulating.
One of Liverpool’s best players in recent memory has been the 31-year-old.
Al-Ittihad made a significant offer to the club for Salah right before the English transfer window closed, which Liverpool understandably rejected.
However, it doesn’t appear that the Saudi Pro League will lose interest anytime soon.
Shearer thinks Liverpool ought to seriously consider taking a similar offer for Salah in January.
They have had ample time to prepare for his impending departure, and with the funds raised, they could hire almost any player they desired to take his place.
Another question is whether anyone else can perform as well as Salah.
Shearer advises Liverpool to take Salah’s offer into consideration.
Shearer responded when questioned about the Egyptian’s predicament: “If you’re getting north of £150m for someone of that age.
“I understand why it didn’t happen because they arrived too late to find a replacement.
“However, if they are aware that they will return in January with an absurd offer, they will have time to find a replacement, and once more, I believe it depends on where they are.
“But I believe they would bite at $150 million in January.”
Salah was initially acquired by Liverpool for £34 million, and when he eventually departs, the club appears to make a sizable profit.
It is up to Liverpool to negotiate the best deal possible because there is a perception within the organization that he might leave next year at some point.
Micah Richards acknowledged that he didn’t agree with Shearer’s position that Liverpool ought to accept a Salah offer if the price is right.
It’s difficult to estimate how much a Saudi club would have to contribute to persuade Liverpool to sell.
When he finally leaves, the funds raised might completely transform the rest of the team.