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.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah delivered a cryptic social media post, saying "no matter what happens," he will "never forget" the feeling of scoring at Anfield.