The Saudi Pro League are looking to swoop for Liverpool for two key players

The Saudi Pro League will look to disrupt the transfer market again as they hope to land big names in the next window, according to the Daily Mail.

Michael Emenalo, the league’s chief executive and former Chelsea director of football, has openly discussed their mission to secure exceptional players in their prime.

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Saudi Arabia target Liverpool duo

Among the high-profile targets on their radar are Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez. Both players have enjoyed impressive seasons with the Reds, contributing significantly to their campaigns in all competitions.

Luis Diaz has been a standout performer since joining Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for a fee of around £37.5m.

The Colombian midfielder scored 8 goals and provided 5 assists in 37 Premier League games last season.

His total contribution for the season included 13 goals and 5 assists in 51 appearances in all competitions.

In his Liverpool career so far, Diaz has amassed 24 goals and 13 assists in 98 appearances, attracting interest from top European clubs such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

Joe Gomez also had an outstanding season, showing his versatility playing in various defensive positions as well as midfield.

The England centre-back made 51 appearances for Liverpool, showing his adaptability playing at right-back in 25 games, left-back in 19 games and twice as a defensive midfielder – proving to be one of Klopp’s most important players in his last season. (Transfermarkt)

Gomez’s performances have attracted the attention of Newcastle United and Tottenham, with recent reports suggesting the player could also be considering a move.

The arrival of new manager Arne Slot, following the departure of Jurgen Klopp, has introduced uncertainty for players such as Gomez, who are not guaranteed starting positions.

The Saudi Pro League’s ambitions to attract younger players of the caliber of Diaz and Gomez highlight their intention to become a significant force in world football.

Emenalo’s strategy involves attracting top talent who are in their prime, which could significantly raise the league’s profile and competitiveness.

With lucrative deals and the promise of a high-profile platform, the Saudi Pro League has managed to attract some big names in the last two transfer windows.