Saudi Pro League confirm their transfer window is open until September 7
The Saudi Pro League have confirmed their transfer window will remain open until September 7 as Al-Ittihad attempt to seal an ambitious swoop for Mohamed Salah.
Top players from across the world have flocked to the Middle East this summer with the country's top flight splashing the cash on stars such as Neymar, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Sadio Mane.
Liverpool forward Salah could be next with Al-Ittihad hoping to tempt the Reds with a £200million bid and they will have until Thursday to get that move over the line, though manager Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that Salah will not leave Anfield having been unable to replace him.
There was initially confusion over when the Saudi top flight's window would slam shut after FIFA initially claimed it would run up until September 20.
But in a statement, the Saudi Pro League said: 'As communicated to clubs on Friday June 30, the summer registration for player transfers for the Saudi Pro League closes on Thursday September 7.'
The Premier League's window closed on September 1, wrapping up Liverpool's summer business having brought in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo - but no forward signings who could fill in for Salah.
Liverpool rejected an offer of £150m but that hasn't deterred the Saudi Pro league club - who have already brought in Benzema, Kante and Liverpool's Fabinho.
Salah started Liverpool's 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday and scored the third goal of the afternoon.
Just before the game, manager Klopp said he had no worries about his focus despite ongoing speculation he could depart.
After pulling a confused look before laughing at the question, he said: 'I didn't have to this was a media story and it never came through.
'I have a big
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