Sporting KC emerges as frontrunner for Mohamed Salah's transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Sporting Kansas City is a leading contender to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, according to The Athletic. Salah recently announced his departure from Liverpool after nine successful years, following the elimination of the Egyptian National Team in the World Cup round of 16. Reports indicate that other MLS clubs are also interested, but Sporting KC is at the forefront. The team aims to improve after a challenging first half of the season. They are also pursuing other transfers, including Toulouse winger Yann Gboho and Olympiacos winger Andre Luiz.
- •Sporting KC is targeting Mohamed Salah for potential transfer this summer.
- •Salah announced he will leave Liverpool after a nine-year tenure.
- •The Egyptian National Team was eliminated from the World Cup by Argentina.
- •Sporting KC is also pursuing other wingers, valuing deals around $18-20 million.
- •The MLS season resumes for Sporting KC on July 16 against St. Louis SC.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Could Sporting KC sign Egyptian, Premier League star Mohamed Salah?
"Sporting KC is now considered a frontrunner to land Premier League legend Mohamed Salah, The Athletic reports.
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