Sporting Kansas City weigh up move for former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah
Major League Soccer franchise Sporting Kansas City are considering a move for Mohamed Salah following the expiration of his Liverpool contract.
The Egyptian international remains without a club after ending his trophy-laden tenure on Merseyside.
Speculation regarding his next destination has intensified, with the North American league emerging as a highly probable option.
Sporting Kansas City president of soccer operations David Lee has pointedly refused to dismiss the possibility of signing the prolific attacker.
MLS franchise weigh up ambitious swoop
Speaking during a recent press conference, the American club chief was deliberately guarded when directly questioned about the forward.
“We are interested in really good players,” stated Lee.
“So anyone we think can be a fit for us and is going to fit what we would like to do, we have an interest in and would like to have a conversation with.”
He added that the organisation does not habitually discuss individual targets, regardless of their current contract status.
New era begins at Anfield
The departure of the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner compounds a summer of profound change for the English heavyweights.
Andoni Iraola has taken charge of the first team, replacing Arne Slot ahead of the upcoming pre-season tour to the United States.
The Basque tactician inherits a squad depleted by several high-profile defensive exits.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson has completed a free transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, while French international Ibrahima Konate has signed for Real Madrid.
To counterbalance these significant losses, the Reds have secured Spanish winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna and integrated Jeremy Jacquet following his £60m January arrival from Rennes.
Former academy prospect secures French move
Meanwhile, former Anfield youth product Yasser Larouci has finalised a permanent transfer to Ligue 1 newcomers Le Mans.
The left-sided defender initially departed English football in 2021 after failing to secure regular senior opportunities under former boss Jurgen Klopp.
Following temporary spells at Sheffield United, Watford and Greek side Kifisia, the 23-year-old arrives as the French club’s third acquisition of the current window.