There are dark clouds over the departure of Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, who has scored and assisted numerous goals since joining Liverpool.
Negotiations are ongoing with the club, but the Saudis have not given up on a deal and are preparing a blockbuster deal for no transfer fee.
In the summer transfer window, they brought in Italian international Federico Chiesa, but at the moment he has not even had the chance to play in the Premier League, partly due to poor conditions. Also, as a right-handed winger, he plays differently to the left-handed Egyptian King.
According to E-Noties, Liverpool have their eyes on a type of player who can also cut in from the right wing, and although they are interested in 18-year-old winger Rayan, a rising Brazilian star from Vasco da Gama, Barcelona are leading the battle.
At 18, he has also been selected for the Brazil U-20 national team and scored his first goal on his debut in September 2024. His contract with the Brazilian club runs until December 2025, so it may be time for a step up.
Although he has only made a handful of appearances in the domestic league, his potential has attracted the attention of many clubs.
Spain and Portugal seem to be the most likely destinations for the South American player, but where will the Brazilian gem go…?