Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is a target for Al Ittihad as the Brazilian considers leaving the Premier League champions.
Al Ittihad, coached by Argentine Marcelo Gallardo, have Ederson's friend and compatriot Fabinho, formerly of Liverpool, in their squad along with ex-Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante and Karim Benzema though the French striker is expected to leave this summer.
Ederson, 30, suffered a fractured eye socket against Tottenham earlier this month which curtailed his season but has been considering taking on a new challenge.
The Saudi Arabian Pro League has been keen on Ederson for over a year but they are reluctant to overspend and are understood to be willing to offer an initial £25million for one of the world's best goalkeepers who still has two years left on contract.