Liverpool and Arsenal among Premier League clubs worried about January transfer window and could lose stars
Liverpool and Arsenal might be waiting nervously as the January transfer window prepares to get underway in six weeks.
While many clubs will be looking to patch up any holes in the squad they might be encountering, it will give the Saudi Pro League another chance to sweep up some of the biggest names in football.
And their sights have already been set on Liverpool and Arsenal, who might have to fight to keep hold of their star players.
Mohamed Salah is the biggest player that has been eyed by Saudi Arabia, who tried to move heaven and earth to sign the Egypt international in August.
Liverpool already saw an exodus of players last summer, including Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, who all made the move to the Gulf state.
The Reds are not alone, though, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Man City and Tottenham also batting off interest in their top stars.
Thomas Partey is one of the big names at the Emirates Stadium who has been heavily linked with a Saudi transfer, but there could be further plots afoot.
Heung-min Son, Kevin de Bruyne and Gabriel Magalhaes were all subject to intense speculation over the summer over Middle Eastern transfers.
So, who could be on their way from London and Liverpool to Saudi Arabia this January?
The Saudi Pro League have not made any secret of their desire to sign Salah as Al Ittihad launched a £150million bid to land him from Liverpool.
The Reds stood firm and rejected their advances, but can they hold the fort one more time? Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo latest admission over Salah might give Liverpool something to worry about.
He said last month: “If anyone would like to come and there is an opportunity to work with the releasing club in a very respectful and
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