Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute in Liverpool's disappointing draw against Leeds United on Saturday, a result that dealt another blow to Slot's efforts to find consistency this season.
The draw left the Reds languishing in ninth place, missing a key opportunity to climb the Premier League table.
After the match, Salah publicly expressed his discontent, stating his relationship with Slot has "broken down" and that he feels the club has "thrown him under the bus." His comments have cast a shadow over his future, particularly as he prepares to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.
This recent outburst comes after a summer of intense speculation linking him to the Saudi Pro League.
The public nature of his criticism is expected to have a significant impact on the dressing room, adding another layer of difficulty to what has already been a challenging season for Liverpool. This has led to suggestions that Salah could seek a January exit if his relationship with the club and manager does not improve.
What next for Salah?
However, renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided clarity on the situation regarding interest from Saudi Arabia. In a recent video, Romano explained that no formal steps have been taken.
"Mo Salah, to respect Liverpool, the fans, the club, didn't start any official negotiations with the Saudis," Romano stated.
"Mo Salah didn't start negotiating the salary, Mo Salah didn't start negotiating the contract. Liverpool have not received a single proposal so far."
Despite the lack of official talks, Romano confirmed that the interest from the Saudi Pro League remains strong.
"The interest from Saudi remains. They wanted Mo Salah last year, then he decided to stay at Liverpool. Mo remains a topic for the Saudis. Their interest remains and it is genuine and strong."