MLS Clubs Chase Mohamed Salah as Inter Miami Breaks Silence on Superstar Pursuit—Exclusive
Major League Soccer has shown "significant interest" in acquiring Mohamed Salah following uncertainty surrounding the Egyptian star's Liverpool career, according to recent reports.
Salah's explosive statements claiming he has been "cast aside" by Liverpool management, potentially in an effort to push him away from the club, have understandably generated considerable speculation about the future at Anfield for the club's third-leading goalscorer of all time.
While Saudi Pro League clubs Al Hilal and Al Ittihad were previously identified as leading candidates to secure Salah's services, The Athletic reports that competing interest from MLS is equally intense.
Should Salah, who remains under Liverpool contract through 2027, decide to seek a departure from the club, multiple MLS franchises will attempt to persuade the 33-year-old to become the next marquee player to bring his skills to America.
Considering his position among the world's highest-paid athletes and his undeniable superstar status, only a select few MLS clubs possess the resources to realistically pursue Salah's services.
Inter Miami Pursuing Different Strategy for Final Designated Player Position
Naturally, worldwide focus immediately shifts to Inter Miami. The MLS Cup champions are seeking reinforcements following their recent victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, after which Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba transitioned into retirement.
Lionel Messi serves as the primary Designated Player (DP) and one of the two available positions is expected to go to Rodrigo De Paul, leaving Miami with one remaining slot that could potentially be extended to Salah. Nevertheless, the report indicates Miami has alternative objectives and is unlikely to pursue him.
Chicago Fire emerges as a realistic candidate instead. The franchise attempted to acquire Salah as recently as April, prior to his current Liverpool contract extension, and will likely renew their efforts to land a worldwide icon—Bastian Schweinsteiger previously played there. Both Kevin De Bruyne and Neymar have recently received offers but chose to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
An interesting possibility to monitor is 2025 expansion team San Diego FC, controlled by ambitious British-Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour.
Mansour has pledged to do "everything necessary" to support the franchise and, after securing first place in the Western Conference in 2025—surpassing eventual MLS Cup finalist Vancouver—may view Salah as the catalyst to elevate San Diego to the next tier.