A Saudi Pro League club is reportedly preparing to make a lucrative approach for a Liverpool star man ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Merseyside giants are currently focused on getting over the line in the Premier League title race and lifting the EFL Cup and Champions League trophies.
Nevertheless, Arne Slot is aware that contractual decisions will soon need to be finalised with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah still on deals that expire in June.
Work remains ongoing in the background regarding those matters, yet Liverpool can expect offers for some of their other players given their exploits during 2024-25.
As per Fichajes, a situation may arise where one of their star men from recent months could be provided with the opportunity to move to the Middle East.
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Saudi bid incoming?
The report alleges that Al-Hilal have reached a decision to make an extravagant bid for Dominik Szoboszlai.
Al-Hilal are said to be prepared to pay €120m (£99.05m) to tempt Liverpool into a sale and the Hungary international into an exit from Anfield.
Szoboszlai has contributed six goals and four assists from his 26 starts and seven substitute outings in the Premier League and Champions League this campaign.
That said, his influence on the team is far greater than purely numbers, the 24-year-old forming an effective relationship in the engine room with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.
His versatility is also a big plus for Slot and there is expected to be no desire from Liverpool to cash in on a player who cost £60m in 2023 anytime soon.
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Any temptation from the player?
With more than three years remaining on his contract at Liverpool, Szoboszlai knows that his employers hold the cards regarding his future at this stage.
However, it is suggested that Al-Hilal are eager to sign a new star man on the back of Neymar having been allowed to return to Santos.
Szoboszlai falls into the category of a player who could be viewed as one of the best players in the world if he continues on his current trajectory, something that will appeal to the Saudi Pro League courtesy of the reputation that they have for signing players with more experience.
Furthermore, it is highlighted that Al-Hilal's owners PIF (Public Investment Fund) will be prepared to hand the playmaker eye-watering sums to make the switch, rather than the player stay and try to win more trophies with Liverpool.
Al-Hilal currently sit in second position in the Saudi Pro League table, six points adrift of leaders Al-Ittihad.
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