Jamie Carragher has urged football chiefs to stop Saudi Arabia from taking over the sport after a huge Premier League name was linked with a move to the Middle East.
Despite being integral to Manchester City's treble winning campaign in 2022/23, Bernardo Silva is reportedly close to negotiating a big-money deal to join Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in making the move. Chelsea's N'Golo Kante has already agreed a deal to join Ittihad, whilst Wolves star Rubin Neves is heading to Al Hilal.
But the capture of Silva would be of huge significance, with MARCA reporting he is 'on the verge' of a move to the Saudi Pro League. Currently considered one of the best midfield talents in Europe, Carragher argues that any move could spark an exodus of high class players.