Roma and Juventus explore free transfer swoop for Salah as Saudi interest persists

Mohamed Salah is weighing up his next club as a free agent following his Liverpool departure, with AS Roma and Juventus both reported to have explored the possibility of signing the Egyptian forward, according to The Mail.

Roma hold a particular significance in Salah’s career — he joined Liverpool from the Italian club in 2017 — and a return to the Stadio Olimpico has been floated as a genuine option. Juventus have also made enquiries, with Salah said to hold their head coach Luciano Spalletti in high regard. However, the finances required to meet Salah’s wage demands are expected to pose a serious obstacle for both Serie A sides.

Saudi Arabia remains the most prominently discussed destination. Al-Ittihad, who had a £150 million bid for Salah rejected by Liverpool in the summer of 2023, are still keen, as are Al-Hilal. Yet a move to the Middle East is far from certain, with Salah reportedly open to remaining in Europe.

The United States and Turkey have also been mentioned as potential destinations for the four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, underlining the breadth of interest in a player who turns 35 in June.

Salah himself has indicated he will not rush a decision. Speaking in May, he said: “I am still assessing things. I have time now. I am going to the World Cup and then everything will become clear. If there is a good opportunity before then, I will decide, and if there isn’t, I will make my decision after the World Cup.”

For now, his focus is on Egypt’s World Cup campaign. Salah has contributed one goal and two assists across four group-stage matches to help Egypt reach the Round of 16, where they face reigning champions Argentina on Tuesday. Progression to the quarter-finals would require one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.