Mohamed Salah linked with a January loan to Roma could shorten Roma’s odds in immediate fixtures and boost Salah anytime-scorer markets — a six-month loan would cost roughly €12m in wages, so bettors might back Roma to win early matches and Salah to score if the move materialises.
Roma Eye Sensational Mohamed Salah Reunion Amid Liverpool Fallout
Roma are reportedly exploring a surge-for-surge reunion with Mohamed Salah as tensions grow around the forward’s future at Liverpool. Despite a contract running until 2027, recent omissions and public friction with head coach Arne Slot have strained relations, opening the door to a potential January loan move.
Loan Option Faces Major Financial Hurdles
Liverpool would reportedly consider an extraordinary short-term loan, but Salah’s salary — about €24 million gross per season — makes any temporary switch costly. Even a six-month loan would require roughly €12 million in wages, meaning Roma would need either substantial wage relief from Liverpool or an agreement from the player to reduce demands.
Pragmatic Alternatives: Raspadori and Zirkzee on Roma’s Radar
While the Salah scenario remains a headline-grabbing possibility rather than a concrete negotiation, Roma have identified more attainable attacking reinforcements. Giacomo Raspadori is reportedly close to joining on a deal structured as a loan with an obligation to buy — a package estimated around €20 million and linked to Champions League qualification. Sporting directors hope to finalise that move quickly to make Raspadori available for the trip to Bergamo.
Joshua Zirkzee: A Complicated Pursuit
Joshua Zirkzee is another name in the mix, but his situation is complicated by Manchester United’s transfer stance; the club is not expected to authorise a move before mid-January. That timeline would force Roma to weigh patience against immediate squad needs.
What This Means for Betting Markets
Any high-profile arrival would alter short-term betting markets. A Salah loan would likely shorten Roma’s odds in upcoming matches, increase stakes on Roma to score and create strong anytime-scorer and match-goalline interest for Salah. Conversely, realistic signings such as Raspadori or a delayed Zirkzee arrival would be viewed as steadier upgrades with more modest market shifts.
Outlook
Roma remain ambitious but grounded: they continue to pursue blockbuster names while advancing more practical deals to reinforce their attack. The January window could deliver a surprise, but financial realities and transfer timelines suggest Roma’s immediate options may be more pragmatic than sensational.
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