What Salah's contract renewal meant for the future of Victor Osimhen.
Mohamed Salah's renewal at Liverpool has had a direct impact on Victor Osimhen's future, as one of Salah's suitors view the Nigerian as a direct replacement.
The 26-year-old will be on the market this summer when his loan at Galatasaray expires. However, his €75 million release clause as well as sizable wages is creating doubts amongst big clubs in Europe.
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Salah renewal opens door
While European clubs have reservations about going all out for Osimhen, given the financial ramifications of the deal, the PIF-backed clubs in Saudi Arabia have no such financial limitations.
Upon Neymar's return to Brazil, Al Hilal, unlike their rivals Al Nassr with Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Ittihad with Karim Benzema, did not have a superstar and had planned to snap up Mohamed Salah on a free transfer this summer to fill that hole.
However, as Pulse Sports reported, Salah has signed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool, effectively putting paid to the Blue Waves plans.
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According to GiveMeSport, relayed by Haber Aktuel, the Saudi champions, have pivoted towards a fresh target, Osimhen, and are contemplating making the Nigerian star their new superstar.
It remains to be seen if the former Royal Charleroi striker would be amenable to the move, as he has previously turned down a chance to sign for a Saudi Pro League side as he desires a move to top European clubs.