Steven Gerrard Dismisses "Ridiculous" Mohamed Salah To Arsenal Links As Jamie Carragher Tips Serie A Move

Steven Gerrard dismisses Mo Salah's links to Arsenal as "ridiculous," while Jamie Carragher tips the Liverpool star for a return to Italy with Milan or Inter.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 3, 2026, 5:07 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365 and the Stick to Football podcast

The Anfield Exit: A Legend Moves On

Mohamed Salah’s legendary tenure at Liverpool is officially entering its final months. After scoring a staggering 255 goals in 435 appearances, the 33-year-old forward reached an agreement to depart on a free transfer this summer, despite having a year remaining on the lucrative two-year contract he signed in 2025. The announcement has sparked a frenzy of speculation regarding his next destination, with the "Salah saga" dominating headlines as the Reds navigate a turbulent season under Arne Slot. On the latest Stick to Football podcast, former teammates and rivals debated whether the "Egyptian King" still has the appetite for elite European football or if a move to a developing league is inevitable.

Defusing the Premier League Rivalry Theory

During the discussion, Gary Neville proposed a controversial scenario where Salah could "rock up" at a domestic rival such as Arsenal or Chelsea to satisfy his competitive ego. Neville argued that players of Salah's stature often seek clubs that "suit their brand and way of thinking" within the highest level of the game. However, Steven Gerrard was quick to label the idea of Salah joining a Premier League rival as "ridiculous." Gerrard, who managed in the Saudi Pro League, insisted that while the transition to a bench role at Liverpool has been difficult for Salah, he remains a "loyal" figure who is unlikely to tarnish his Anfield legacy by wearing the shirt of a direct English competitor.

The Saudi Pro League: A Natural Fit?

Gerrard remains convinced that Saudi Arabia is the most logical destination for Salah, citing the immense cultural and sporting respect the forward commands in the Middle East. "Knowing how he’s thought of over there, I think it will be Saudi," Gerrard remarked, noting that the league now boasts "very good players" that would keep Salah's competitive fire alive. While Jamie Carragher argued that moving to Saudi Arabia at this stage would be "almost retiring," Gerrard suggested that Salah’s mentality and his status as a global icon of the Arab world make the move a unique opportunity that transcends standard career progression.