"Make An Offer"— Rio Ferdinand Urges Man Utd to Make ‘Unbelievable Offer’ for Mohamed Salah Amid Liverpool Chaos

Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah has already played his final game for Liverpool after the Egyptian forward’s stunning public outburst threw his Anfield future into chaos. The former Manchester United defender says the situation has gone “too far” and even suggested that United should make an “unbelievable” public bid for the frustrated Premier League icon — while openly admitting Salah would never accept such a move.

Salah’s sudden and explosive comments after Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United shocked the football world. The 33-year-old accused the club of “throwing him under the bus” and admitted he has “no relationship” with new boss Arne Slot. For a player who has been central to Liverpool’s success for seven years, the tone and timing of the remarks felt like a point of no return.

Slot reacted strongly, dropping Salah for Liverpool’s Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday. The club is now described as “open-minded” about offers ahead of the January transfer window, with Saudi Pro League and MLS clubs monitoring the situation closely.

Ferdinand: “I think he’s gone…”

Speaking on his YouTube show, Ferdinand made it clear he cannot see a path back for Salah.

“There’s no way Mo Salah goes to Man United,” he said. “I don’t think he’s got that trait that Wazza or Tevez had where he goes the extra mile. But yeah, I would make an offer — a public one as well. It would be unbelievable!”

Ferdinand was not joking about the offer — but even he admitted Salah would turn down a move to Old Trafford. The United legend instead focused on the growing belief that the Egyptian superstar has played his final match for Liverpool.

“I think he’s gone. It’s gone too far. Salah clearly thinks the manager has an ulterior motive and wants him out.”

For Ferdinand, the relationship appears broken beyond repair, and the timing could not be worse for Liverpool. Salah is set to leave England next week for the Africa Cup of Nations, taking him out of Slot’s squad until mid-February. If Liverpool decide to sell him, they may not see him in a red shirt again.

A Legacy Now at Risk

Only two players in Liverpool’s long history have scored more than Salah. Since joining from Roma in 2017, he has delivered 144 Premier League goals, won two league titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and multiple individual awards. He has been one of the defining players of the modern Premier League era.

Yet, as Wayne Rooney warned, this saga may leave a damaging mark on that legacy.

Rooney expressed disbelief at Salah’s public outburst:

“He is absolutely destroying his legacy at Liverpool. It would be sad for him to throw it all away. He’s gone about it all wrong.”

Rooney believes Salah’s frustrations — whether about playing time, relationships or contract issues — were shared in the worst possible way. Instead of showing leadership during a difficult period, the former England forward said Salah displayed “arrogance”.

“This season he hasn’t looked at his sharpest. You want to see him roll his sleeves up and say, ‘I’ll show you.’

To say he doesn’t have to earn his place… that’s disrespectful to team-mates, the manager and the fans.”

Rooney also warned that Salah’s presence at the training ground could create negative tension.

“He will be very quiet around the training ground, and that brings negative energy to the new players.”

Liverpool Facing the Big Question

Liverpool face Brighton on Saturday, their final match before Salah joins Egypt for AFCON duties. Slot must decide whether to restore Salah to the squad or further distance him in a sign that the club is preparing for life without him.

The club’s stance — “open-minded” about potential offers — shows they want to avoid a public power struggle. Saudi clubs have tried several times to tempt Salah away, and MLS sides are said to be monitoring the situation with interest. Liverpool rejected a massive bid last season, but his age, contract situation and recent comments have likely shifted the club’s position.

If Salah leaves, Liverpool will lose not only goals but leadership, personality, and one of the most reliable performers in the Premier League over the last decade. The rebuild under Slot would need a major attacking reinforcement — and significant time for chemistry to develop.

United Rumours: Fun Fantasy or Real Possibility?

Ferdinand’s playful suggestion that Manchester United should “make an unbelievable public offer” reflects more the scale of the drama than any real expectation. Salah moving to Old Trafford would be one of the most shocking transfers in Premier League history.

Ferdinand knows it would never happen — but he also knows something bigger: the fact that such a suggestion even came up shows how unstable the situation has become.

Right now, one of Liverpool’s greatest players is at serious risk of exiting not with applause, but with a fractured reputation and a bitter ending.

Whether it is Saudi Arabia, MLS or a dramatic January decision, Liverpool and Salah are heading toward a crossroads — and the Premier League is watching closely.