Omar Mughrabil, CEO of the Saudi Professional League Association, welcomed the possibility of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah from Liverpool joining, but emphasized that the final decision in the negotiations rests solely with the clubs.

Maghrabil pointed out in his remarks during a panel discussion today, Wednesday, that the association does not interfere in the selection of foreign players. Instead, it provides clear governance frameworks that help clubs make their technical decisions in a way that serves their interests.

Maghrabel's statements come after press reports linking Salah to several Saudi and American clubs, amid the possibility of his departure from Liverpool during the winter transfer window, following his expressed frustration with recently being relegated to the bench.

The Saudi official confirmed that the league has become the focus of global attention, reflecting the significant progress it has made over the past years and making it an attractive option for top international players.

Maghrabl emphasized that the clubs are the parties responsible for negotiating with professional players, and that the association's role is solely to empower them by organizing their operations according to clear professional standards.

The talk about Salah's transfer to the Saudi league is part of the growing interest in the league's competitive levels and the clubs' keenness to sign players with international experience to strengthen their squads.