Liverpool duo eyed by Saudi Pro League as transfer interest grows for Arne Slot’s side

Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez are the latest Liverpool players to be targeted for a move to Saudi Arabia.

Diaz, who has already been linked with the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, and Gomez have “emerged as targets” for the Saudi Pro League as they look to continue their push for big names in the world of football. .

After last year focused on recruiting players coming towards the end of their careers, such as Karim Benzema and former Reds captain Jordan Henderson, this summer the focus is on bringing those in their prime into the division.

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This was confirmed by the chief executive of the football division, Michael Emenalo, in a recent interview with The Telegraph, who said: “When you take on these types of projects with the ambition associated with them, the aim is to be the best you can be.” , he. said “Right now, our goal is to be one of the best leagues in the world.”

The Daily Mail suggested both Diaz and Gomez “could be open” to leaving Liverpool this summer, with the SPL saying there is an “opportunity” to test the Reds’ resolve in the market following Jurgen Klopp’s departure. Liverpool may also have to deal with bids for Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah, who are also being targeted for moves to the Middle East.

The Reds rejected a £150million bid from Al-Ittihad on transfer deadline day last September for Salah, who is about to enter the final 12 months of his current contract at Anfield. Discussing this saga last year, Klopp had no doubt that the Egyptian would stay put.

“I’ve never had any doubts about his commitment to this club,” the German told Sky Sports. “You can’t imagine how much fuss the world has made, but how calm we are about it. He is our player and he wants to play here.”