The Saudi Pro League (SPL) remains confident that Mohamed Salah is still considering joining them this summer.
However, it is understood there is little chance the Liverpool forward will make the move to Al-Hilal ahead of the Club World Cup and has yet to agree a deal over his future.
There is an offer on the table for Salah to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield but it is understood that lines of communication remain open with the SPL.
One senior source insisted that Salah “remains interested” in the SPL and that, although he has prioritised hearing what Liverpool have to offer, he still believes the Egyptian will be signed up this summer when his current deal expires.