Mohamed Salah, who often challenged Son Heung-min during intense Premier League battles, now shares the same player agency as the Tottenham star. This development fuels talk of both forwards potentially converging in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Saudi Pursuit Meets MLS Ambition
German media reveals that Saudi Pro League teams continue aggressive bids for the Liverpool icon after years of interest. However, investigations show Salah weighs a U.S. league transfer as his next career step.
Paul Merson explained, “Salah’s potential Liverpool exit would dominate summer headlines. Saudi clubs push lucrative deals, yet he keeps options open. MLS has surged as a key contender.”
Merson added, “MLS aims to boost visibility by signing stars like Salah, with new entrant San Diego FC expressing strong interest. The club, co-owned by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, previously voiced major enthusiasm for the forward.”
San Diego FC’s Rapid Rise
Mohamed Mansour, an Egyptian tycoon based in England, co-owns San Diego FC, a 2023-founded expansion team. It enters the 2025 season poised for prominence after topping its conference in Supporters’ Shield standings during its debut campaign.
Mansour stated in an interview, “Interest in Salah exists even among top-tier teams.” Post-match reports confirm San Diego prioritizes the signing to elevate its profile.
LAFC, which signed Son Heung-min as a centerpiece, currently ranks 11th in Supporters’ Shield amid ups and downs. San Diego trails LAFC in standings but eyes Salah for direct clashes with Son and enhanced matchups.
Undecided Path and Global Appeal
Salah remains undecided, valuing Liverpool’s owner constraints while eyeing U.S. opportunities. Tim Vickery noted, “Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. offer compelling destinations. MLS provides business viability and lifestyle perks, aiding league growth into new markets.”
Vickery continued, “Saudi’s massive potential contrasts with targeted success projects. MLS leverages commercial and lifestyle factors to expand.”
A Salah MLS move revives the 1992-born duo’s rivalry. Son thrives at Tottenham with prolific totals, while Salah delivered three titles, one loss, and 11 penalties at Liverpool—including a crucial UEFA Champions League semifinal spot-kick.
Tottenham confirms no Saudi offers for Son, keeping focus on Premier League ambitions.
