Saudi Fever: Vinícius Júnior and Salah Named as Prime Saudi Transfer Targets

Saudi Pro League Targets Vinícius Júnior and Salah

Global press reports today place Brazilian Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid and Egyptian Mohamed Salah of Liverpool at the top of the Saudi Pro League's priorities for upcoming signings.

TalkSPORT, the English outlet, had earlier noted that Salah had returned to Saudi attention via two clubs, Al Hilal and Al-Qadsiah, which could be considered the most eager to sign the Egyptian.

It added that the Egyptian star's situation seems to present a ripe opening for negotiating a possible move to Saudi Arabia.

It explained that the opportunity lies in Salah's reduced role in Liverpool's ranks, having sat on the bench in the previous match against West Ham and not playing a single minute, despite being the team's and league's top scorer last season.

According to the same source in a new report today, Vinícius's position toward the Saudi league appears more complex than Salah's, but the Brazilian star remains of interest and under scrutiny by Saudi authorities.

TalkSPORT's report said that the strained relationship between Vinícius and Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is the key to opening negotiations with the Brazilian.

And, according to the source, Al Ahli Jeddah is the club most linked with Vinícius, especially given prior attempts to sign the player.

Punchline 1: If these deals actually land, the transfer window will need SPF—it's turning the pitch into a sauna.

Punchline 2: And if Salah ends up in Saudi, the only thing hotter than the sun will be his goal tally—welcome to the barbecue season of football.