Al Ittihad, led by Sérgio Conceição, is making a strong bet on Salah and Casemiro.

Al Ittihad, the Saudi club managed by Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição, is poised to relaunch its bold bid for Mohamed Salah. It has been confirmed that the Egyptian winger, one of Liverpool’s stars, will leave the club at the end of this season, and Al Ittihad is determined to secure his signing. This information was reported by ESPN, which revealed that the Saudi emblem, which had previously made an astronomical offer of around 200 million euros in 2023, is preparing to make another attempt.

With the departure of Karim Benzema, who had been the team’s standout player and transferred to rival Al Hilal in January, Al Ittihad’s need to fill the void left by the Frenchman becomes even more pressing. The club’s ambition is clear: to bring Salah into their squad and establish themselves as one of the leading forces in football in Saudi Arabia. Al Quadisiya, another club in the country, is identified as the only rival in terms of financial capacity and ambition to compete for the signing of the “Pharaoh,” as Al Hilal and Al Nassr, coached by Jorge Jesus, have shown no interest in the 33-year-old player.

Although Salah still has one year left on his contract with Liverpool, reports indicate that he could leave the club for free, an opportunity that Al Ittihad does not intend to miss. The situation is promising, especially considering Salah’s relationship with the English club, where he has been for nine seasons.

But it’s not just Salah who is on Al Ittihad’s radar. The club is also considering the signing of Casemiro, the experienced 34-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Manchester United. Casemiro has already confirmed that he will leave the Red Devils at the end of the season, although the club still needs to decide on the future of Fabinho, who plays in the same position and is nearing the end of his contract.

The movement from Al Ittihad indicates that the Saudi league is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for top players, with heavy investments and a growing pursuit of international stars. Expectations are high, and the outcome of this story could mark a new chapter for both Al Ittihad and world football, especially if Salah and Casemiro decide to make the leap to the sands of the desert.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.