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28 Aug

I see it happening – Ex-player speaks on Salah leaving Liverpool for Saudi club

Evans ManassehSportsEx-player, Liverpool, Salah, saudi

Former Liverpool man, John Aldridge has said that he can see Mohamed Salah leaving Anfield for Saudi Arabia club if he is offered £1million-a-week salary and the Reds get a good fee for him. Salah is the latest big-name to be linked with a mega-money offer from the Middle East this summer. The Egyptian international is reportedly the subject of strong transfer interest from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, who themselves are prepared to sign the former Chelsea forward this summer. Speaking on the development, Aldridge said via (Sundayworld), “Salah could be one of the next big names to take the…

04 Jul

Gerrard Named Manager Of Saudi Side Al-Ettifaq

Wontumi1SportsAl-Ettifaq, Gerrard, saudi

Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old had said in June he had been invited over to the country to “look at a potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up. Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked as Aston Villa manager in October last year. Al-Ettifaq were seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club have not given any details about the length of Gerrard’s contract. The former England midfielder’s move to Saudi…