The 22 year old currently keeps goal for Norwegian side Lyn and has been linked with a move to Bolton. However, Bolton's offer for the player was far lower than Lyn's evaluation and Liverpool may now be able to hijack the deal.
Al-Habsi has failed to get a work permit in the past but his agent believes that Oman's rise in the FIFA rankings means there would not be a problem if the Reds were to make a January move for him.