Klopp echoed his issues: “The influence of Saudi Arabia is massive at the moment. Pretty much the worst thing is that the transfer window in Saudi Arabia is open three weeks longer.

"If I am right, I heard something like that, then at least in Europe that’s not helpful. UEFA or FIFA must find solutions for that. It’s already influential for us but we will have to learn to deal with it.”

Salah and De Bruyne each have contracts till 2025 with their respective golf equipment, however with each coming into the twilight of their careers, they might be viewing their subsequent deal as their final - with Saudi groups set to rival the English giants.