• Reports indicate that Salah asked his family to attend the team’s upcoming match against Brighton, considering it "might be his last" in a Liverpool shirt before joining the Egyptian national team camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The global sports community, particularly Liverpool fans, are on high alert as tensions between Egyptian star Mohamed Salah and his Dutch coach Arne Slot have reached an impasse, with strong signs pointing to a possible departure during the upcoming winter transfer window (January 2026).

Spark of the crisis: “Feeling of betrayal” The situation erupted following Liverpool’s disappointing 3-3 draw against Leeds United last Sunday. Salah made unprecedented fiery statements, describing himself as a "scapegoat" for the team’s poor results and expressing a sense of "betrayal." Most notably, he said his relationship with coach Slot "suddenly ended," indicating that plans for his tenure at the club were no longer progressing as expected.

Administrative response: exclusion and penalty Liverpool management and the Dutch coach acted decisively:

• Continental exclusion: Salah was left out of the squad that traveled to face Inter Milan in the Champions League.

• Domestic warning: Slot hinted that Salah might miss the upcoming Premier League match against Brighton unless he acknowledged his mistake, stating: "I am calm, not weak."

“Bare trees” message: silent farewell Salah fueled speculation by posting a mysterious image on Instagram showing completely leafless autumn trees. Fans and analysts interpreted this as a symbolic message indicating "the end of an era" and the final leaves of a relationship that spanned eight glorious years at Anfield.

Offers pour in: Turkey and Saudi Arabia With Liverpool open to selling Salah in January if a suitable financial offer is received, potential destinations have emerged:

• Turkish surprise (Galatasaray): Reports indicate Galatasaray wants to loan Salah for six months (similar to the Osimhen deal), offering a salary of €8 million for the loan period, with attempts to secure external financing to complete the deal.

• Renewed Saudi interest: Clubs such as Al Hilal, NEOM, and Al Qadsiah are reportedly ready to make massive offers potentially reaching £150 million, despite previous denials of any secret negotiations without Salah’s knowledge.

Reports indicate that Salah has asked his family to attend the upcoming match against Brighton, considering it "might be his last" in a Liverpool shirt before joining the Egyptian national team camp, strengthening the likelihood that a farewell is indeed imminent.