Saudi Pro League: the key factors that will decide project’s global impact A week in Saudi Arabia has given some pointers as to the chances of the SPL reaching its goals The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023
Saudi Pro League has the big stars – now it has to hope the fervour follows Lavish spending has generated hype and controversy, but how will this project play out once the season starts? The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Liverpool have third Romeo Lavia bid rejected by Southampton Liverpool returned with a proposal worth £46m but it was turned down The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Liverpool have third bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia rejected The PA news agency understands the Reds returned with a proposal worth £46m but it was turned down. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future revealed by agent amid Saudi Arabia links Salah has been linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Liverpool expected to bid again for Roméo Lavia after £45m rejected Liverpool are expected to table a fourth bid for the midfielder Roméo Lavia, who is valued by Southampton at £50m The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Mohamed Salah ‘remains committed’ to Liverpool amid Saudi Arabia links The 31-year-old Egypt international has been linked with a big-money move to Al-Ittihad. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Ex-Celtic star Jota set for shock loan switch weeks after £25m Al-Ittihad transfer Former Celtic star Jota is reportedly going to be sent out on a shock loan by his new club in Saudi Arabia...just weeks after signing for £25… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2023
Liverpool confirm Fabinho transfer in latest Saudi Arabia move The Brazilian becomes the second Liverpool player to move to Saudi Arabia following Jordan Henderson’s switch to Al-Ettifaq The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Fabinho leaves Liverpool to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad The Brazilian becomes the second Liverpool player to move to Saudi Arabia following Jordan Henderson’s switch to Al-Ettifaq. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Saudi transfers reveal difference between Premier League and European rivals A large number of big-money deals have been done but none of the English top flight’s true stars have made the move The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia's stunning sports summer offers 'quicker movement on the sort of ideological maneuvering that sportswashing is so much about' Taking over American golf wasn't enough: Enter a bid to pay the greatest young soccer player more than $700 million just for one season. Fortune · Jul 30, 2023
Premier League and Fifa helpless against Saudi juggernaut’s relentless progress Saudi Pro League’s moves for ageing stars echo other leagues – but there is no reason why stars at their peak should not follow The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Karim Benzema scores on debut for Saudi's Al-Ittihad Karim Benzema, the Ballon d'Or winner, made a significant impact in his debut for Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad in the Arab Club Champions Cup. He scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Tunisian side Esperance. The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Football transfer rumours: Fabinho’s dogs to scupper £40m Saudi move? Kyle Walker and Harry Kane to Bayern Munich? | Michael Olise to Chelsea or Manchester City? | Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid via Saudi Arabia?
The Times of India · Jul 23, 2023 Alex Telles joins Al Nassr for a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo Brazilian left-back Alex Telles bid farewell to Manchester United as he embarked on a new footballing journey with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. The 30-year-old defender's move comes as a reunion with his former teammate and Portugal striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, who made a dramatic exit from United last year.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 Jürgen Klopp’s midfield plans thrown into disarray by big-spending Saudis Liverpool manager knew he had to rebuild in the centre but he was not expecting to have to replace Henderson and Fabinho
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 Liverpool agree to sell Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq for initial £12m Jordan Henderson is poised to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq after Liverpool agreed a fee in principle of £12m plus add-ons for their captain with the Saudi Pro League club
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023 Jota hailed by Cristiano Ronaldo as ex-Celtic ace given 'top player' title Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed former Celtic winger Jota insisting that "top players" are now beginning to arrive in Saudi Arabia to play…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Fabinho left out of Liverpool training camp after Al-Ittihad make £40m bid Fabinho has been left out of Livepool’s squad travelling to their training camp in Germany after the club received a ‘serious offer’ from Al-Ittihad
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023 Fabinho the latest Liverpool target for Saudi Arabia as Al-Ittihad hold talks Fabinho is a top target for Nuno Espírito Santo at Al-Ittihad, raising the prospect that two Liverpool midfielders could leave for Saudi Arabia
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023 Jota hit with Saudi ban threat as former Celtic star sees Al-Ittihad served debt warning from league chiefs The Saudi Pro League champions reportedly owe £20 million in debts and have been handed a deadline.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023 Ex-Celtic ace Jota threatened with shock Al-Ittihad ban after Saudi transfer JOTA has been threatened with a shock ban from playing for his new club after Saudi Arabian football authorities demanded his new club Al-Ittihad…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023 Ex-Celtic ace Jota shares Al-Ittihad bromance with Karim Benzema and co in club video The 24-year-old made the permanent switch following two years in Glasgow, having spent one season on loan from Benfica before signing a permanent…
Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023 Watch Jota in instant bromance as former Celtic star plus A-list teammates Benzema and Kante bigged up Jota moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad earlier in the transfer window to give Celtic their record sale fee