Unexpected MLS club emerges as leading contender to sign Mohamed Salah

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12 July 2026

A few days ago, we discussed, here at

MLS Multiplex

, the idea that the LA Galaxy was about to make a superstar signing after the departure of Gabriel Pec.

Looking at the scenario, the

Galaxy had everything in their favour to sign Mohamed Salah

: Money to pay his salary, his natural position was free, and an outstanding city to live in.

However, recent reports suggest another

MLS

club is interested in making a deal with the Egyptian captain.

To give you a hint, this new club that reports have linked as a potential destination once tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before the Portuguese superstar, known as “

CR7

" moved to Saudi Arabia.

Yes, just like you heard.

Sporting Kansas City

is the leading contender to sign the former Liverpool FC legend. They are ahead of clubs like Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, or LA Galaxy.

Following Egypt’s World Cup exit to Argentina, speculation about Salah’s move intensified. The truth is that there is no certainty he will end up in

, as he also has offers from the Saudi league.

According to the reports, there have been no initial talks or anything concrete between the two parties. However, the recent arrivals of Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski could help clear the way for the Egyptian King to join the American club.

On the club's side, their recent performances in the league make it difficult to imagine Salah viewing a move favorably to a team that currently sits at the bottom of the Western Conference.

However, the opportunity to face former rivals such as Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Müller, Son Heung-min, and Marco Reus could be an added attraction that convinces the Egyptian forward.

Although a move seems unlikely,

MLS insider Tom Bogert

, who first reported the potential transfer on social media, has confirmed that Salah prefers to join a European or Saudi club over an

team.

For

Mohamed Salah

to seriously consider joining Sporting Kansas City, the club first needs to present an attractive sporting project, and based on the way they have been playing lately, that simply is not the case.

On top of that, the former AS Roma star would be arriving to rebuild a struggling team rather than enjoy playoff soccer or compete in meaningful matches.

It’s difficult, but not impossible, for

to arrive in the

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