Gary Neville has called on the Premier League to 'look into' the huge investment from the Saudi Pro League as Newcastle United's part-owners ease Chelsea's Financial Fair Play concerns.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), who, of course, hold an 80% stake in Newcastle, have taken control of the Kingdom's four largest clubs - Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal and Al Nassr - and the sovereign wealth fund have wasted no time in making further shockwaves in the world of sport. Karim Benzema has already left Real Madrid to join Al Ittihad and Al Hilal have agreed a £47m move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves.
These high-profile deals are just the start. N'Golo Kante is close to sealing a switch to champions Al Ittihad; Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech look set to join Al Ahli and Al Nassr respectively; and Kalidou Koulibaly is wanted by Al Hilal. The quartet are all currently on the books at Chelsea, who need to raise funds and reduce their wage bill, at a time when the PIF are searching for experienced internationals to effectively relaunch the Saudi Pro League.
