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Saudi clubs plot new transfer raid on Liverpool after failed Mo Salah move

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Liverpool are set for a summer of change under Arne Slot, and clubs in Saudi Arabia are already making plans to try and lure Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez away from Anfield

Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting Luis Diaz after failing to sign Mohamed Salah last year(Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC)

Ambitious Saudi Pro League clubs are set to test Liverpool‘s resolve after identifying Luis Diaz and Joe Gomez as summer transfer targets.

The Reds are set to usher in a new era under Arne Slot after long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp stepped down earlier this month and it’s expected that the Dutchman will make changes to his new team.




Mohamed Salah has indicated that he is planning to remain at Anfield despite continued interest from the Middle East – but other Liverpool players are attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.

The Mail have revealed that Diaz and Gomez are both on the radar of clubs who, rather than targeting star names, are now focusing on signing younger players in a bid to grow the Saudi league.

The report goes on to outline that there is a belief both Diaz and Gomez would be open to making a fresh start this summer in the wake of Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool.

Diaz, 27, joined the Reds from FC Porto in a £37.5million deal back in January 2022, while Gomez, who enjoyed a stellar season, has been at Anfield since leaving Charlton in 2015. The former attracted interest from Saudi Arabia last year, however, Liverpool were reluctant to allow the versatile defender to leave the club.

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