Chelsea has been advised to steer clear of re-signing Mohamed Salah should he become a free agent at the conclusion of the current season.
The 32-year-old forward is nearing the final six months of his contract with Liverpool, and as things currently stand, he could depart Anfield on a free transfer next summer.
Despite his impressive tenure with the Merseyside club, Salah’s future remains uncertain as Liverpool works to secure his services beyond the current season.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool has recently put forward a contract extension offer to Salah, who initially made his Premier League debut with Chelsea back in 2014.
This proposal follows weeks of speculation surrounding his future, with Salah himself hinting at dissatisfaction by saying he felt “more out than in” at Liverpool.
Amid the ongoing uncertainty, former Chelsea defender William Gallas has expressed concerns about the potential implications of Salah returning to Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to Prime Casino, Gallas cautioned Chelsea against pursuing the Egyptian forward even if he becomes available for free.
“I think Chelsea should pass on the opportunity to sign Mohamed Salah as a free agent this summer,” Gallas remarked.
“His arrival could disrupt the squad’s harmony.
While Salah has undoubtedly been a top performer in the Premier League, bringing him in might upset the balance of the team and inadvertently bolster a rival’s position.”
Salah’s previous stint with Chelsea was underwhelming, with the forward making only 19 appearances for the club before being sold to AS Roma in 2016.
It was during his time in Serie A that Salah rediscovered his form, eventually earning a move to Liverpool in 2017.
Since then, he has become a prolific scorer for the Reds, amassing 227 goals across all competitions and solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most consistent attackers.
Despite his incredible achievements, Gallas’s comments reflect a broader concern about how re-signing a high-profile player like Salah might impact Chelsea’s current squad dynamics.
At a time when Chelsea is rebuilding under manager Mauricio Pochettino, the club must weigh the risks of pursuing a player with such a storied career against the potential disruption his arrival could cause.
For now, Salah’s future remains a topic of intense speculation.
Whether he stays at Liverpool or moves on to a new challenge, his next steps are certain to have significant implications for both Liverpool and the broader Premier League landscape.
