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Liverpool has been pretty clear about one thing: Mo Salah is not up for sale. But it seems some Saudi investors are still keen on making a huge offer, starting at around โ‚ฌ150 million and maybe even going up to โ‚ฌ200 million, just to see if Liverpool would budge. #DeadlineDay
According to Marcotti at ESPN, Salah's heart is with Liverpool, or else he would have signed a new contract long ago. However, Liverpool's "money ball" approach to business might make them think twice about such a tempting offer. I mean, who wouldn't be tempted by โ‚ฌ200 million.
Letโ€™s not forget about the measly earnings from winning the Europa League, so Liverpool would want the cash. ESPN pundits give Salah's move to Al-Ittihad a 35% chance. So, it's a bit of a rollercoaster right now.
But should Liverpool sell?
It all depends on if the Saudiโ€™s make a formal offer. Liverpool know from the departures of Henderson and Fabinho that the Saudis only open talks with a club over a transfer fee when an agreement is in place with the player.
There simply isnโ€™t enough time to recruit a suitable alternative. Any alternative at this stage would be bench material. And that will have an effect on Liverpoolโ€™s performance in the Premier League. And thatโ€™s their most likely path back to the Champions League.
Sure, they can go the Europa route like Sevilla. But thatโ€™ll be risky without Salah.

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