The Saudi Pro League are ready to give up on signing Mo Salah despite being prepared to pay £200million for the Egyptian, with many senior executives in the Gulf state conceding defeat due to the Reds’ steadfast stance.
Al-Ittihad made a bid of £150m for the forward last Thursday and have remained in talks with Liverpool since Saturday, when the Saudi Pro League sent a delegate to London.
Despite several verbal plays to tempt the Premier League club, the Reds have thus far held firm.
The Saudi Arabian window shuts at 10pm on Thursday night and barring any late miracles on the Saudi part, Salah will be a Liverpool player.
Al-Ittihad are still prepared to make one last audacious attempt to sign the Egyptian but those close to the Saudis say they are giving up hope.
Mohamed Salah is set to stay at Liverpool after the Saudi Pro League admitted defeat in their pursuit of the Egyptian
Jurgen Klopp dismissed the rumours that he might leave, reiterating the player’s commitment
Jurgen Klopp’s side never saw it unfolding any other way, with them considering the case closed after formally rejecting the bid last week.
The boss said on Sunday: ‘I never had any doubt about his commitment. He is our player and wants to play here.’
The Saudis stalked the Salah situation all summer but left it late in the British window to make a serious play to sign him, which ultimately was to their detriment.
Many believe Liverpool might have been more willing to talk if a bid had arrived a month earlier.
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