Mohamed Salah Leads PFA Race as Isak Skips Awards Amid Transfer Turmoil

  • Publish date: Tuesday، 19 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read | Last update: Wednesday، 20 August 2025

PFA Awards Drama: Salah Dominates Nominees While Isak Absents Amid Liverpool Launchpad

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah continues to dominate headlines as a frontrunner for the 2025 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award.

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The Egyptian icon, fresh off a stellar season tallying 29 goals and 18 assists, stands alongside teammates Alexis Mac Allister and is joined by nominees including Alexander Isak (Newcastle), Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, and Cole Palmer. 

However, attention has turned to Alexander Isak, who has chosen not to attend the PFA Awards ceremony amid intense speculation surrounding his potential move to Liverpool. The Newcastle United striker, who made the PFA Team of the Year, remains absent and has not publicly confirmed his attendance despite being expected to present alongside five Liverpool players. 

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This unfolding drama comes as Isak continues to distance himself from Newcastle’s pre-season setup, opting instead to train alone and pushing for the transfer to be finalized.  The move, if realized, would have significant implications for both clubs, potentially reinforcing Liverpool's attacking depth while marking a major reshuffle for Newcastle.

At the awards event itself, Mohamed Salah was spotted embracing Arsenal star Alessia Russo on the red carpet, a symbolic moment bridging men's and women's football, as both were top nominees in their respective categories.

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