Al Nassr Boss Jorge Jesus Backs Move for Mohamed Salah in Bid to Form Trio with Ronaldo and Mane

Mohamed Salah’s future beyond Anfield is generating significant interest in Saudi Arabia, with two of the kingdom’s biggest clubs positioning themselves to sign the Liverpool forward when his contract expires at the end of the current season.

According to reports from Saudi outlet Okaz, Al Nassr FC have received internal backing to pursue Salah, with head coach Jorge Jesus reportedly approving the club’s approach for the 33-year-old Egyptian international. Should the transfer materialise, Salah would join a forward line that already includes Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane — a combination that would rank among the most decorated attacking units in the history of club football.

However, the pursuit carries an important caveat. Jesus himself has yet to secure a new contract at Al Nassr, meaning the club’s ability to follow through on their reported ambitions could hinge on the Portuguese manager’s own situation being resolved first.

Al Nassr are not alone in their interest. Al Ittihad Club remain strongly linked with Salah and are reported to still be considering a renewed approach. The Jeddah-based club made a high-profile move for the winger in 2023, submitting a bid reportedly worth £150 million, only for Salah to decline and commit to remaining at Liverpool. With the forward now set to become available on a free transfer, the financial dynamics have shifted considerably in any interested club’s favour.

Salah and Mane were teammates at Liverpool between 2016 and 2022, forming one of the Premier League’s most feared attacking partnerships during that period. Together, they were central to Liverpool’s Champions League triumph in 2019 and their first league title in 30 years in 2020. Mane departed for Bayern Munich in 2022 before subsequently joining Al Nassr in 2023.

Currently sidelined through injury, Salah will not feature again for Liverpool this season. Despite the setback, there is reported confidence within his camp that he will be fit and available for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is scheduled to begin in June 2026.

Salah’s expected exit from Liverpool brings to a close what has been one of the most productive individual spells in the club’s history. Since joining from AS Roma in 2017, the Egyptian has scored more than 230 goals in all competitions for the Merseyside club, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup during his time at Anfield.

With Liverpool’s title challenge ongoing and the summer transfer window approaching, Salah’s impending departure is likely to dominate football headlines in the weeks ahead, regardless of which club ultimately secures his signature.