Liverpool have been backed by Gabriel Agbonlahor to have a plan in place for Mohamed Salah’s “inevitable” exit to Saudi Arabia. Salah was strongly linked with Al-Ittihad in the summer transfer window but the Pro League outfit failed to make an acceptable offer to the Reds.

Salah remained at Liverpool despite his reported intrigue in joining the swathes of high-profile stars landing in the Middle East. The forward has enjoyed an excellent season in the Premier League, scoring eight goals.

However, Liverpool have been told that the Egyptian’s departure next summer is “inevitable” and that they must put a succession plan in place. Come next summer, Salah will enter the final year of his contract and will have more power over where he decides to play.

Former Aston Villa striker Agbonlahor has backed Liverpool to make the right decision. The 37-year-old thinks Salah will opt for a move to Saudi Arabia in 2024.

“I do see Mo Salah in Saudi Arabia, 100 per cent. He’ll go out there and be the highest-paid player. I do see it happening in the summer,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider.

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“He’ll have a year left on his contract, and Liverpool will know it’s coming and have the chance to find a replacement. I don’t think it’s about money for Liverpool. They’ll get whatever they ask for. It’s inevitable at this point.”

Liverpool managed to fend off interest from Al-Ittihad in the summer transfer window. The Saudi club reportedly arrived in England for talks with Anfield chiefs but failed to offer an acceptable fee.

Speaking in the days before the summer transfer window closed, Klopp insisted that Salah would remain a Liverpool player and is ‘essential’ to the club’s plans. “We don’t have an offer,” the German said.

“Mo Salah is a Liverpool player and essential for everything we do. If there would be something the answer would be no. My life philosophy is [that] I think about a problem when I have it and there is absolutely nothing at the moment.”

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Klopp later grew frustrated over mounting speculation about Salah’s future. Having kept the former Chelsea star beyond the transfer window, the 55-year-old was baffled by continued questions about the winger.

Responding to a question about Salah’s future after the transfer deadline had passed, Klopp shot back: “You’re kidding me aren’t you? A week after it closed and you’re asking me about the January transfer window.”

Salah has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season. The 31-year-old has struck 10 goals and provided four assists across all competitions.

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