Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is leaving the club at the end of the current season.

Salah, 33, has reached an agreement with his employers to tear up his £400k per week contract.

That leaves the two-time African football of the year in total control of his own destiny. And while Saudi clubs including Al-Nassr have been linked with the Egyptian King’s signature MLS is not giving up yet.

San Diego FC are owned by Egyptian-British billionaire Mohamed Mansour and according to a report in the Athletic MLS is prepared to allow the newly-established club some “runway” to conclude a deal for Salah.

That means Salah wouldn’t have so-called “discovery” rights attached if he moves Stateside following the 2026 FIFA World Cup - giving his compatriot’s club favourable conditions to secure his signature.

Salah is seen as behind only Lionel Messi in the global visibility stakes by league execs - who plan to pull out all the stops to get the left-footed attacker to North America.

There is little chance of San Diego or ANY MLS team matching or beating the salaries on offer in Saudi Arabia - with Al-Ittihad reported to be offering £1.67m a week.

But MLS can sweeten the deal with an ownership percentage - as worked out in deals with David Beckham and Lionel Messi.

Beckham was given an option to buy a new MLS franchise when he signed for LA Galaxy - which today has become Inter Miami. And Messi too retains an ownership stake in the Florida club - which is set to become active once he retires.

So Salah could end up as a major player in Major League Soccer if he is persuaded in talks over his future.

Far from being a done deal for Salah to join a Saudi Arabian team it looks like MLS is going to be right there for his signature when it comes time to leave this summer.