JEDDAH (Reuters) -Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would be a perfect fit for the Saudi Pro League but the trend is towards younger players, according to sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal.

Salah, 32, was linked with a move to Saudi before signing a contract extension to 2027 with the Premier League leaders this month.

"He's a superstar. He's an iconic Arab Muslim. He fits the identity of playing in the Saudi League," said Al-Faisal, speaking at the Saudi Formula One Grand Prix, of the Egypt international.