Transfer Rumors: Salah’s Saudi Decision, Chelsea’s Fernandez Contract and More

The transfer market is heating up with several high-profile players potentially on the move this summer. Mohamed Salah is weighing a move to the Saudi Pro League, while Chelsea is prepared to offer Enzo Fernández a new contract to ward off interest from European giants. Elsewhere, several other Premier League clubs are active in pursuing new talent.

Mohamed Salah Considers Saudi Pro League Move

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah, 33, has yet to decide whether to accept a potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League, according to ESPN. This summer represents Liverpool’s last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for the Egypt international before his contract expires in July 2027. Saudi clubs are also reportedly interested in Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, with Al Hilal expressing confidence in their ability to recruit him.

Chelsea to Offer Enzo Fernández Highest-Earning Contract

Chelsea is prepared to make Enzo Fernández their highest-paid player in an attempt to retain his services amidst interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, as reported by Sky Racing World and ESPN. The 25-year-old is not actively seeking a transfer, but would be open to a move to a leading European club. Manchester City is expected to enter the race if Fernández indicates a willingness to remain in the Premier League.

Other Transfer Rumors

• Manchester City & Nottingham Forest: Manchester City are the frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, ahead of Manchester United, according to ESPN.
• Newcastle United: Several Newcastle United players, including Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and Tino Livramento, are attracting interest from top clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Real Madrid.
• Arsenal & Chelsea: Scouts from Arsenal and Chelsea were reportedly present at Atlético Madrid’s Champions League match to observe forward Julian Álvarez.
• Juventus: Juventus is exploring goalkeeper options, including Guillaume Restes (Toulouse), David de Gea (Fiorentina), Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham Hotspur), and Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa).
• Inter Milan: Inter Milan is interested in Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin.

Additional Rumors

Further reports indicate that Erling Haaland (Manchester City) would consider a move to Real Madrid if he were to leave the Etihad, while Barcelona cannot currently afford his transfer fee. Manchester United will reject any loan offers for Marcus Rashford from Barcelona and will demand the full purchase option of £26 million. Brighton, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Saudi clubs are all interested in Cologne winger Said El Mala.