Mohamed Salah Saudi Transfer Rumours: What FPL Managers Need to Know

Persistent reports continue to link Mohamed Salah with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, though financial stalemates appear to be delaying any potential exit. For FPL managers, this uncertainty creates a significant holding pattern regarding the premium midfielder's status at Anfield.

Transfer status

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FPL data status

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• Availability: In FPL — £14m
• Likely position: MID
• Price: £14m

By the numbers

• Position: MID · Price: £14m
• 2025/26 Season: 123 pts, 2144 mins, 7 goals, 7 assists, 7 clean sheets
• 2025/26 Stats: 109 DEFCON pts, 4.6 PPG, 13.67 xGI
• 2024/25 Season: 344 pts, 3374 mins, 29 goals, 18 assists, 15 clean sheets
• 2023/24 Season: 211 pts, 2531 mins, 18 goals, 12 assists, 8 clean sheets
• Next GW Expected Points: 1.0

What it means for FPL managers

Managers should maintain a 'wait and see' approach. Until concrete information emerges regarding his future, Salah remains a high-value asset whose ownership could fluctuate significantly based on transfer speculation. If he remains at Liverpool, his established role as a primary goal threat makes him a essential hold, but any late-window movement would necessitate a major restructuring of premium midfield slots.

• Minutes risk: Nailed starter
• Who gains / loses: Liverpool attackers may see increased rotation if he departs.
• Fixture impact: Fixtures TBC

The FPL verdict

Verdict: WATCHLIST — Salah remains a proven points-generator when starting, as evidenced by his extensive history of high-scoring campaigns. While his 2025/26 output was hampered by reduced minutes compared to his 2024/25 peak, his ability to accumulate points via goal contributions and defensive-contribution (DEFCON) points keeps him in the elite tier of midfielders.

Should he stay at Liverpool, he remains a nailed starter who can swing mini-leagues. However, the current transfer noise introduces an element of volatility that makes him a risky captaincy candidate until his club situation is definitively resolved.

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Sources

• BBC Sport (reported)