Mohamed Salah transfer to Al Ittihad still up in the air

Former footballer turned reporter Jan Aage Fjortoft made headlines this morning, claiming on Twitter that Mohamed Salah's exit from Liverpool to Al Ittihad is "very likely" this week. However, there has been no official confirmation from either club, and Salah's agent has previously denied all rumors linking the forward with a move to Saudi Arabia.

The transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on September 7th, so there is a sense of urgency for Al Ittihad to get a deal done if they are serious about signing Salah. The Egyptian has two years left on his contract at Liverpool, but it is believed that he is open to a move to the Middle East for a significant financial reward.

Fjortoft said that the money offered to both Salah and Liverpool is "unbelievable," but he did not provide any specific details. He also said that the fact that the Saudi transfer window closes earlier than the European window could complicate matters.

It remains to be seen whether Salah will make a move to Al Ittihad this summer. However, the fact that Fjortoft is reporting that a deal is "very likely" suggests that there is some substance to the rumors.