Manchester United have been preparing quietly for the January window.
The club want to stay ahead of opportunities that may appear suddenly, and recruitment staff have been tracking several high-profile situations across Europe.
The next few weeks could reshape their mid-season plans, especially with major stars heading to the Africa Cup of Nations.
United’s priority remains clear. Ruben Amorim wants support for his forward line, and internal discussions are ongoing about how best to strengthen the attack.
Scouts have also been watching shifts inside rival dressing rooms, looking for tension that could open unexpected doors in the winter market.
One storyline, however, has taken centre stage in a way few predicted. It follows a turbulent week on Merseyside, one that has placed a global spotlight on a player who rarely attracts controversy.
The situation has changed quickly, and fans across the world are still trying to process what has happened.
Mohamed Salah, one of Liverpool’s greatest modern players, ignited a storm with fiery post-match comments accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus”.
His frustration with recent omissions under Arne Slot has intensified the friction behind the scenes. Liverpool’s stance heading into January is now described as open-minded.
Interest from Saudi Arabia remains strong. Al Hilal and Al Nassr are preparing fresh bids once Salah returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Major League Soccer clubs are also exploring the possibility of making a move. The uncertainty has prompted reactions across the football world.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, speaking on his YouTube channel from his base in Dubai, offered his verdict on the saga. He even joked about United entering the race.
“There’s no way Mo Salah goes to Man United. I do not think he has that trait that Wazza or Tevez had where he goes the extra mile.
“But yes, I would make an offer. A public one as well. It would be unbelievable.”
Ferdinand added that Liverpool’s players would never want Salah to leave. It is because he remains central to their chances of winning major trophies.
For Manchester United, the situation remains more of an observation than an opportunity. The mood inside Old Trafford is calm, and the club will continue to monitor top-level openings across Europe.
Even so, this transfer storm could still shape the wider market in unexpected ways. And United may yet benefit from the fallout, even if the Liverpool talisman never crosses the divide.
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