Mohamed Salah’s public fallout with Liverpool could see him omitted from the Inter Milan squad and accelerate a January exit, while the club pursue RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Punters: consider backing Salah to move (Saudi/MLS) in January and markets that Liverpool sign a wide forward; also price Inter match markets as likelier to feature Liverpool without Salah.
Locker-room row: Salah’s relationship with Arne Slot appears broken
Liverpool were held to a 3-3 draw at Leeds, extending a poor run that has seen just four wins in 15 matches across all competitions. Mohamed Salah has been left on the bench for three consecutive games and publicly accused the club of having “thrown [him] under the bus,” a remark that has prompted intense internal scrutiny and raised doubts over his immediate future.
Champions League selection in doubt ahead of Inter trip
Internal talks and possible omission
Club sources indicate final decisions on the travelling squad for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan are still being made. Internal discussions are ongoing and Salah’s strong public comments mean he could be left out of the matchday squad as the club weighs discipline, squad harmony and tactical plans.
External interest growing as winter window approaches
Saudi and MLS suitors circling
Interest from abroad has resurfaced. A major Saudi club reportedly prepared to make a renewed approach in January after an earlier, substantial bid around £150m two years ago. Meanwhile, an MLS franchise has also explored the possibility of a move. With Salah under contract for around 18 months, the club faces a strategic choice between keeping a star performer and seizing transfer value.
Liverpool move for Yan Diomande amid uncertainty
Advanced talks for RB Leipzig winger
With uncertainty surrounding Salah, Liverpool have reportedly opened advanced talks to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. It remains unclear whether any move would be pursued in January or delayed until the summer, but the club appears to have activated contingency plans to reinforce the wide positions.
Boardroom angle and transfer strategy
Former players and analysts suggest the dispute may extend beyond the manager and involve the club’s sporting hierarchy. The argument put forward is that negotiations over contract guarantees and playing time — handled by the sporting director and football operations — could be the real source of friction. From a sporting-business perspective, the club could view an early sale as an opportunity to recoup significant funds while the player retains strong market value.
Betting implications for punters
Markets to monitor: increased probability of a January transfer for Salah (Saudi/MLS) and shorter odds on Liverpool signing a wide forward before summer. Match markets for Liverpool vs. Inter should be checked for Salah’s availability; consider backing Inter fixtures that do not feature Salah in Liverpool’s XI and transfer-related markets (player to move, next club). Keep stakes modest until the club issues a final squad or official statements.
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