Saudi Arabia forward Mohammad al-Sahlawi is to train with Manchester United (AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia striker Mohammad Al-Sahlawi is set to begin training with Manchester United in preparation for his nation’s World Cup campaign.

The 31-year-old currently plays for Al-Nassr, who only have two games to play in their Pro League campaign in Saudi Arabia.

Al-Sahlawi has scored 26 goals in 33 appearances for Saudi Arabia and is set to spearhead his nation’s attack in Russia this summer.

Saudi Arabia face Russia in the opening game in Group A before playing Uruguay and Egypt.


And the chairman of the General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheik, has confirmed Al-Sahlawi will train with United for three weeks ahead of the tournament.

Al-Sahlawi (back row, far left) is set to feature for Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. (Getty Images)

‘It was agreed with Manchester United for Mohammed Al-Sahlawi to join for a training programme for three weeks,’ Al-Sheikh said. ‘May God benefit him.’



There is no indication that United will be looking to sign Al-Sahlawi during his short stint at Old Trafford.