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Mo Salah Saudi interest persists & Alisson contract decision – Latest Liverpool FC News
Mohamed Salah has been linked to Saudi Arabia once again, while Alisson‘s contract option has been discussed on the eve of Liverpool’s fixture against Sunderland.
Saudi Arabia committed to signing Mo Salah
Ever since transfers to Saudi Arabia became a lucrative option, Salah has been linked with a move seemingly in every transfer window that goes by.
It is no different now, just months on from signing a contract extension at Liverpool, as according to talkSPORT‘s Alex Crook, “Saudi deal-makers remain committed to recruiting” Salah “at some point.”
The “at some point” is a crucial line as it is no secret his deal at Anfield expires in 2027, nor that the player himself did consider the move an option if he had not agreed a new contract.

Crook claims that Al Hilal are still believed to be “a leading contender,” but that Al-Qadsiah “have also expressed interest,” with an attempt to land Salah next summer not entirely ruled out.
It would seem unlikely, but Liverpool are coming to the stage where they need to think of life beyond their Egyptian, though you would assume only a lucrative offer would turn their heads.
Get ready for more Mo to Saudi chat, then!
Mohamed Salah’s AFCON departure date confirmed
* Watch Arne Slot’s pre-Sunderland press conference on our YouTube channel here
• Arne Slot has confirmed Salah will leave for AFCON after Liverpool’s game against Brighton, with the winger to miss a minimum of three games – no injury this time, please!
• We have some positive right-back injury news at last! Conor Bradley is expected to be in the squad at Leeds and Jeremie Frimpong is due back in training next week. Hallelujah
• Liverpool’s chances of signing Marc Guehi in January have been described as “slim,” though a move has not been entirely ruled out. It is one transfer we need to get done
• Alisson‘s one-year contract extension is expected to be triggered by Liverpool, which will keep him at Anfield until 2027. Can’t he stay forever?! (The Athletic)
• At least 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct hearings for the Hillsborough disaster, but they cannot now as they retired before the investigation started. Where is the justice?
Liverpool’s changes blueprint for AFCON

Liverpool will be forced to plough on without Mo Salah when he heads to AFCON this month, but the win at West Ham may have provided a blueprint for life without him, writes Sam Millne:
“While it has to be taken into account that West Ham‘s attack was nowhere near as mobile as others Liverpool have faced this season, the Reds were very much improved as a team.
“Some of Liverpool’s recurring issues still exist: Wirtz does still need to adapt to the Premier League‘s pace and physicality, Slot does need to find a way to get Isak at least slightly more involved.
“However, this felt like the outline of the coach’s grand plan for the Reds.
“We have said this season that Slot needs to make concessions to his attacking nature. Sacrificing some flare on the flanks may help solve the problems of the Reds being easy to play through.”
READ: Liverpool changes provide blueprint for AFCON and life after Mo Salah
Elsewhere in the football world today

• Lucas Paqueta has apologised directly to his teammates after his bizarre red card against Liverpool, with Nuno Espirito Santo saying he is “suffering.” It was quite the incident
• Nick Pope is expected to be sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury, meaning Aaron Ramsdale gets his opportunity – if you forgot he was at Newcastle, we don’t blame you! (Sky Sports)
• Merely four months after leaving Liverpool, Darwin Nunez is reportedly seeking a move away from Saudi Arabia, with the striker claimed to be unhappy. Oh, Darwin
• The Premier League are considering holding a four-club summer series in Asia next year, the same summer that the World Cup is being held. Let’s guess, they’ll charge extortionate prices when hardly any big names will be there…(BBC)
Liverpool FC: On this day

On this glorious day in 2018, Divock Origi conjured quite the moment between himself and Jordan Pickford by winning the match in the 90+6th minute.
From Virgil van Dijk thinking the ball was dead to Pickford bizarrely keeping the ball alive, and Origi not knowing it was the winner, it just had everything.
Oh, and we can’t forget Jurgen racing onto the pitch to celebrate with Alisson!
‘Kopites singing, having fun, ’tis the season, love and understanding, Merry Christmas, Everton!’
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The contract and paperwork are already in place for Liverpool to welcome back Jarell Quansah, who left Merseyside to join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, to help fill out the Reds’ thin defensive ranks
Yes — that claim lines up with multiple transfer-news reports: Liverpool could re-sign 23-year-old England centre-back Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen in future, thanks to a buy-back clause in the deal that sent him to Germany — but not immediately next season.
🔁 What’s Happening with Quansah and Liverpool
Quansah moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee around £30m-£35m (plus add-ons), joining the Bundesliga side on a long-term contract.
As part of that transfer, Liverpool inserted a buy-back clause allowing the club to re-sign him in the future for a pre-agreed fee.
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However, the clause cannot be activated until the summer of 2027 at the earliest.
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Reports suggest the buy-back figure could be around £50m-£60m (with potential add-ons increasing the fee), although exact numbers vary across sources.
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There are also indications Liverpool have pre-agreed personal terms with Quansah should they trigger the buy-back, smoothing the path for a return.
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🧠 Context for the Move
Quansah was a Liverpool academy graduate and made senior appearances before leaving, but opted for more first-team football in Germany.
Football Today
With his development in the Bundesliga and Liverpool’s evolving defensive needs, the idea of bringing him back — especially given future departures or ageing defenders — is being discussed in transfer circles.
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Bottom line: the Football Insider claim that Liverpool could re-sign Quansah later isn’t unfounded — there is a buy-back clause — but any switch is realistically targeted for 2027 or beyond, not next summer.
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Donnarumma’s 𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑬 save 97th minute… pure madness at Anfield Manchester City were leading 2–1 when Liverpool threw everyone forward in one last attack. A thunderous strike from Mac Allister looked destined for the net… but Donnarumma pulled off a massive, unbelievable save that left the entire stadium in shock
PURE ANFIELD MADNESS 😱🔥
97th minute. City clinging to a 2–1 lead. Liverpool throw everyone forward. The crowd is bouncing, the tension is unbearable…
Mac Allister absolutely thunders one towards goal — it’s heading in, no doubt abo
FULL HD VIDEO🎥 👇👇👇
ut it.
Then BOOM 💥
GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA pulls out a save from another universe 🤯
Reflexes. Reach. Nerves of steel.
Anfield frozen. Liverpool stunned. City survive.
One of those saves that changes the whole story of the match.
Goalkeeper moments don’t get crazier than this 🤣🧤🔥
Football, bloody hell.
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BREAKING NEWS The Word From Liverpool Is’ – Arne Slot Sack Update Emerges After Man City Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s job is believed to be safe for now, despite their recent home defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, according to journalist David Lynch.
The Reds looked as though they were heading to victory after Dominik Szboszlai fired in a stunning free-kick from range to put his side in front. Late in the game, Bernardo Silva latched onto a headed throughball by Erling Haaland, poking past Alisson Becker to level the scoring.
In the final minutes, Man City were awarded a penalty, and Erling Haaland stepped up to slot into the bottom corner, scoring the winner for Pep Guardiola’s side. City had the ball in the net once again in the dying seconds, but play was brought back for a foul by Szoboszlai, who was sent off after a VAR review.
Arne Slot Safe at Liverpool
According to journalist Lynch, Slot’s job at Liverpool is safe at the moment, but he doesn’t buy into the idea that he can afford endless poor performances and results.
The word from Liverpool is that Arne Slot is safe, but I don’t really buy the idea he can afford endless poor performances and bad results until the end of the season. Today was both, in my opinion. https://t.co/sjMRhibrZK — David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) February 8, 2026
Liverpool are seemingly willing to stick with Slot for now, which might not be a huge surprise after he won the Premier League title last season. Their achievement in the 2024/2025 campaign undoubtedly carries a lot of weight, with Slot having credit in the bank heading into this campaign.
Results will undoubtedly have to improve, and with one Premier League win in their previous seven games, the pressure is on Slot to turn things around as soon as possible.
Liverpool need to make a decision and soon, as they are in danger of seeing their season drift away from them. The Reds will have been aiming to lift the Premier League title once again, but now, even Champions League qualification is looking like a difficult task.
The mentality to throw away a 1-0 lead against Man City is the biggest disappointment for them, especially as they’ve notoriously been a bogey team for Guardiola at Anfield. The credit in the bank will only last so long, and the board must surely be considering making a change in the near future
If FSG think that 6 wins out of the last 20, a points per game ratio similar to Spurs, behind United, just 2 points ahead of Everton and some dreadful football thrown in means he’s safe, then what would he have to do to be in trouble? FSG must see that he is not the answer. The Kop will decide on Slot’s fate as they did with Hodgson.
The idea having credit in the bank for having a past title, that’s only a rhyme at Lfc. We saw Mourinho being sacked for far less bad results though he is/was a seasoned manager. Had Slot won the CL? At Lfc it is all about the money. They fabricate reasons just not to sign new players. They do the same not to sack.
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