Al Ittihad's Record-Breaking Bid for Mo Salah Sparks Liverpool Transfer Speculation

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Al Ittihad's Record-Breaking Bid for Mo Salah Sparks Liverpool Transfer Speculation
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Saudi club Al Ittihad is reportedly making a world record £215 million ($270 million) offer for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The offer includes a record salary, a percentage of shirt sales, a win bonus, and ambassadorial roles with major Saudi companies. Liverpool has rejected a previous offer and stated that they will not sell Salah. If unsuccessful, Al Ittihad may make another offer in the January transfer window. Saudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports as part of its Vision 2030 reform agenda, but the spending has drawn criticism due to the country's human rights record.

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