The Heron's co-owner, however, cleared up the air with a post of his own on social media Friday morning, claiming the meeting was "only for dinner 😂" between the friends. However, the Englishman did opt to tag his MLS side in the post, leading to even more speculation online.
The Brazil star's contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal ends in 2025, yet he's not expected to return to the pitch for club or country until the start of the 2024/25 season due to injury - missing out on this Summer's Copa America.