The Egyptian is out of contract at the end of the season with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations to extend his current deal.

And, according to talkSPORT, Al-Hilal plan to take FIFA up on the new transfer loophole to snap up Salah. The Saudi club could therefore attempt to sign the blockbuster star between June 1 and June 10, with the Club World Cup getting underway on Sunday, June 15.

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Mohamed Salah on a free this summer, and Liverpool have made a shortlist of potential replacements for Andy Robertson.