Andy Goldstein, host of Talk Sport, wants Liverpool to switch out Mohamed Salah for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka; co-host Darren Bent disagrees.
Tuesday saw a new development in the story of Mohamed Salah, as the Saudis are making every effort to close a deal while their window is still open. In the context of the season, Liverpool will suffer severe consequences from the sale’s tardiness. The media hasn’t stopped asking Jurgen Klopp about the Egyptian’s future.
On deadline day, Liverpool rejected a massive offer from Al-Ittihad that may have been worth £150 million. Given the time of the bid, the club claimed that the winger was not up for sale at any price. The Saudis might continue trying to find a solution as things stand.
There were rumors that Al Ittihad was preparing a new offer for Salah worth more than £200 million on Tuesday. Liverpool will remain unstable until the Saudi window closes as a result of these stories. Fans will also hope that the winger would provide a clear response regarding his future.
Salah was reportedly granted time off to determine his future, according to other reports. Accepting the most recent rumored offer in the mix would be advantageous for Liverpool since it would enable the club to make future squad investments. However, doing so at this point in the season can have a negative impact on the group.
Presenter of Talk Sport Andy Goldstein now advised Liverpool to sell Salah and utilize a portion of the proceeds to buy Bukayo Saka, a 22-year-old Arsenal star. The well-known host got into a debate with colleague and Arsenal supporter Darren Bent, who objected and said the Gunners wouldn’t sell.
The two Talk Sport hosts’ disagreement is summarized in the following statements. First, Goldstein asked, “Would Liverpool get Saka for $150 million if they sold Salah for $200 million?”
Bent answered by saying, “No. Arsenal wouldn’t sell.”
To see how the debate developed as Bent argued that Saka was not for sale, watch the video footage above. Furthermore, this is the second time a comparable notion has been put out. Paul Merson, a former Arsenal player, proposed a related idea to Liverpool.
Saka is now unavailable for purchase at any price. Manager Mikel Arteta views the 22-year-old as the team’s star despite only signing a new long-term contract with the organization.
Additionally, the addition of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz to the Arsenal roster demonstrates the club’s commitment to competing for championships. The fans will not be happy if Saka is sold to a direct competitor like Liverpool or Manchester City. Their future plans include the 22-year-old in a big way.
