By: Arab Seed News Editorial Team
The atmosphere at Anfield appears to have reached a toxic tipping point, with explosive reports suggesting that Mohamed Salah has become an ‘enemy within his own dressing room’ following a public fallout with the club. These tensions are mounting as Liverpool reportedly steps up plans to secure Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, positioning him as the top target to replace the disgruntled Egyptian star.
The saga escalated over the weekend following Liverpool’s frustrating 3-3 draw against Leeds United. In the aftermath, Salah publicly criticized the club for what he described as “throwing him under the bus” and confirmed that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot is non-existent. These comments have fueled intense speculation that the Reds may be forced to cash in on their prized asset as early as the January transfer window.
The friction became undeniable after Slot and the Liverpool hierarchy jointly decided to exclude Salah from the crucial Champions League victory against Inter Milan earlier in the week.
I. The Wirtz Factor: Ego and Loss of Club Support
German publication Bild has intensified the drama, claiming that the integration of new signing Florian Wirtz into Liverpool’s attack has essentially “sent the Egyptian into a rage,” solidifying his position as the “enemy of his own dressing room.”
Bild reporter Axel Hesse shed light on the long-standing internal dynamics: “Internally, they’ve known for years that Mo Salah has the biggest ego at the club. This was accepted as long as the striker delivered with goals… But it was also clear: if he stopped scoring, he would lose the support of the club.”
According to the report, Salah’s recent scathing attack—launched after being benched three times in a row—was a display of self-interest that alienated his teammates. His public silence while new faces like Wirtz and Slot faced scrutiny further eroded dressing room unity. The core issue, Hesse insists, is the transition of power: the fact that Wirtz is now leading the attack signals a future in which Salah plays no part, thus triggering his fury.
The conclusion drawn by Bild is blunt: “Liverpool must sell Salah immediately so that the ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ feeling returns to the team.”
II. Background Work Begins on the Barcola Transfer
Amidst this internal turmoil, reliable sources indicate that Liverpool is already putting the wheels in motion to secure a replacement. Caught Offside reporter Mark Brus confirms that the club has “begun background work on replacing Salah” as the possibility of the Egyptian leaving Anfield in January is now considered genuine.
The primary target identified is the talented French international, Bradley Barcola, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain.
A well-placed source told Brus: “Liverpool have already begun background work on replacing Salah. A player they really like, and have been following closely for some time, is Bradley Barcola.”
III. Barcola: The Attainable Key Target
While PSG may initially be reluctant to sell, the move is viewed as a “potentially realistic deal for Liverpool” due to player dynamics. Barcola is reportedly “open” to a transfer because he often finds himself in and out of Luis Enrique’s starting eleven in Paris.
Liverpool can offer Barcola the one thing he currently lacks: a guaranteed key role and immediate prominence at a European giant. Securing the 21-year-old winger would not only address the potential gap left by Salah’s imminent departure to the Africa Cup of Nations but also pave the way for a long-term succession plan at Anfield.
As Salah prepares for his final game before his international commitments, the clock is ticking for the Liverpool hierarchy to decide if they can afford to keep a player who is reportedly destabilizing the very core of the team spirit they seek to rebuild.
