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Could Kevin De Bruyne Join Liverpool? Mohamed Salah Thinks He Should

It’s not every day that a Premier League icon publicly endorses a move for a rival’s star midfielder, but Mohamed Salah has never been one for clichés. The Liverpool forward has sparked discussion by expressing admiration for Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne — and more intriguingly, suggesting there’s “room for him in the team.”

Speaking to Sky Sports, Salah stated:

“I want to congratulate Kevin on his career. He did a phenomenal job at City; he was a great footballer for the Premier League. I wish him the best. And we have room for him in the team!”

That’s more than just a throwaway compliment. Coming from Salah, who remains one of Liverpool’s central figures despite recent speculation about his long-term future, it reads like a subtle invitation. It’s also perfectly timed. Liverpool, fresh from reclaiming the Premier League title under Arne Slot in his debut season, are clearly not looking to stand still.

Creative Spark Needed at Anfield

Liverpool’s early summer dealings suggest a club serious about consolidating their status at the summit. Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen was swift and decisive, but it’s in the middle of the pitch where more imagination is being craved.

Links with Florian Wirtz point to a desire for a creative heartbeat — someone capable of unlocking deep-lying defences. That is, quite literally, De Bruyne’s wheelhouse. Even at 33, his vision, weight of pass, and ability to dictate tempo remain elite. He’s no longer the rampaging force of five years ago, but he doesn’t need to be. What Liverpool could use is his brain and technical assurance — particularly in high-stakes games where margins are slim.

Shared DNA and Dressing Room Dynamics

De Bruyne’s longstanding friendship with Virgil van Dijk is another element that can’t be ignored. The pair are frequently seen together off the pitch — their children attend the same school, and their shared love for electronic music and DJ Calvin Harris only adds to the camaraderie.

In a dressing room that already functions as a tightly knit unit, De Bruyne wouldn’t be an outsider. He’d be arriving with a full trophy cabinet, sure, but also with the humility and team ethic that Liverpool demand. After all, this is a side that won the league through collective graft as much as individual brilliance.

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Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Statement

There’s no getting around the age factor. De Bruyne will turn 34 next season. But signing him, particularly on a free transfer, wouldn’t just be about numbers or resale value. It would be a statement — a declaration that Liverpool aren’t just building for the future, they’re reinforcing for the now.

Arne Slot will be acutely aware that winning the title is one thing; defending it, with rivals like City and Arsenal ready to pounce, is quite another. Experience matters. So does mentality. De Bruyne, who has “won all there is to win with City,” would bring both.

In Salah’s mind, that potential partnership — his pace and instinct paired with De Bruyne’s precision — could prove devastating. And let’s be honest: seeing the Belgian in red, pulling strings behind Salah, would be box office.

Conclusion

For now, any Liverpool move for Kevin De Bruyne remains hypothetical. But Salah’s comments have poured fuel on a narrative that refuses to die. If Liverpool can combine strategic squad evolution with bold ambition, this might not just be fantasy.

It could be the transfer twist of the summer.