Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Al-Hilal have reportedly made Liverpool star Mohamed Salah a priority after Neymar's departure.(Image: Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Liverpool face new pressure to tie down Mohamed Salah as Al Hilal reportedly target the Egyptian following Neymar's departure.

The 32-year-old is into the final few months of his contract at Anfield with the threat that the Reds could lose their record-breaking attacker.

Reports suggest that the Saudi club are now in the market for a new marquee signing ahead of the new-look Club World Cup, which gets underway in the summer.



According to Ben Jacobs, Salah is the primary target for the club.

On Monday, Neymar's contract with the Saudi Pro League leaders was mutually terminated, with the former Barcelona star set to return to boyhood club Santos.

A big drive is expected to find a new marquee star in time for the Club World Cup.

"Saudi Pro League set to take FIFA up on the exceptional window between 1-10 June in order to sign players ahead of the tournament.

"Mo Salah is still Hilal's number one target as Jorge Jesus wants a right-sided attacker.

However, Saudi dealmakers also respectful of Salah's negotiations with Liverpool and his decision-making process.

"SPL sporting director Michael Emenalo has a strong relationship with Salah and the financials on offer already outlined from the approach on behalf of Al-Ittihad in 2023.

"If given any encouragement to bid, Saudi will make Salah a new offer that will see him become the best-paid player in the league.

Late last year, the feeling within Liverpool was Salah talks would take some time, so no surprise January hasn't yet brought clarity.

"No doubt Al-Hilal will push for another star, whether Salah or another big name, ahead of the Club World Cup."

Over the weekend, reports in Egypt claimed that Salah had rejected a fresh contract approach from Liverpool.