Liverpool and Mohamed Salah have agreed that he may move on as a free agent. Naturally, he is being linked with multiple clubs across Europe and beyond. According to a report from Fichajes, Real Madrid has been mentioned as a potential destination, but club president Florentino Perez has vetoed a move for the Egyptian international.
There is no doubt that Salah is a world-class player on his day, but he is clearly on the decline. Real Madrid are looking to build a team for the future, and it is more surprising that they are uninterested in moving for the Liverpool star.
The 33-year-old has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining the club, but he is no longer at his peak. His performances have dipped this season, and he has 19 goal contributions in all competitions. At his peak, he broke numerous scoring records in the Premier League and helped Liverpool win every major trophy at the club level. Salah has 255 goals and 122 assists in 435 appearances for the Reds.
There is no doubt that Real Madrid needs more quality in the attack, and a right-sided winger could be ideal for them. However, they need to target younger players with greater potential.
Meanwhile, Salah has also been linked with clubs in the MLS and Saudi Arabia. A player of his quality should look to continue in Europe for now. He has the ability to compete at a high level, and a move to Saudi Arabia or the MLS would be underwhelming right now. He has also been linked with a return to his former club, AS Roma.
It remains to be seen whether he is prepared to return to Italy. He has impressed in Serie A with Fiorentina and Roma. He could make an immediate impact there. Roma is pushing for Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, and they could be an attractive destination for the player.
