Mohamed Salah set to partner Karim Benzema ahead of Liverpool exit

Liverpool star man Mohamed Salah could become Karim Benzema’s strike partner at Al-Ittihad.

National Daily learnt from the reports in Saudi Arabia that Liverpool are set to receive a £60 million bid from Al-Ittihad for Salah.

The Saudi Pro League champions have already strengthened with the signings of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota this summer. The success of Salah’s transfer could see the Egyptian partnering former Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in Al-Ittihad’s attack.

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According to the report, the Saudi club are willing to offer Salah a deal worth €180 million (£155m) over two seasons and will submit a £60m bid to Liverpool.

A source close to the player told Al-Riyadiah: ‘It is true. There are negotiations between Mohamed Salah and the Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

‘The offer must be attractive for the Egyptian star to come to play in Saudi Arabia. Salah still has a lot to offer in England.’

The 31-year-old scored 30 goals in 51 appearances for Liverpool last season signed a three-year contract last July worth around £350,000 per week.