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Saudi Arabian state-linked group targets two European clubs ‘similar in size’ to Newcastle

The state-linked group could boost Saudi Arabia’s influence in the sport after its Newcastle takeover in 2021 and the rise of the Saudi Pro League

The Independent UK

Saudi money could force European football ‘in new direction,’ ECA claims

The vice chair of the European Club Association believes Saudi Arabia’s investment has made people realise football is too money-orientated

The Guardian - UK

Jordan Henderson plays the tool on road to Saudi Arabia’s inevitable World Cup

Everything is falling into place for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup, and Henderson was among the Saudi Pro League stars cheering the news

The Independent UK

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Jota's Celtic to Saudi transfer set for 'investigation'

The Portuguese winger moved from the Scottish champions to the Saudi Pro League in June.

The National (Scotland)

Jota 'could terminate Al-Ittihad contract' just months after £25m Celtic exit

Ex-Celtic winger Jota is reportedly considering terminating his contract with Al-Ittihad just months after his £25m transfer exit from Celtic.

The National (Scotland)

How the Champions League lost its spark and led to the end of an era

The last season of the Champions League group stage comes as the tournament again looks short of unpredictability and drama, writes Miguel Delaney, but altering the format is addressing the wrong issue

The Independent UK

Jota 'excluded' from Al-Ittihad squad - but there's a twist

Ex-Celtic winger Jota has been excluded from Al-Ittihad's squad for the Saudi Pro League, according to reports.

The National (Scotland)

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Saudi Arabia's football spending spree is just the start of a long game plan

Football in Saudi Arabia has had a busy and expensive summer. When the transfer window of its top tier closed in early September, it had spent a record £767 million recruiting squad members from the world’s top football clubs.

The Conversation

Ex-Celtic ace Jota's Al-Ittihad transfer exit 'on hold'

The 24-year-old moved from Celtic to the Saudi Pro League for a fee worth £25m in June.

The National (Scotland)

Cult of personality rings hollow with top clubs’ urge to crowd out the egos

Football’s paradox: the game is ever more team-oriented on a tactical level while many fans are now obsessed by individuals

The Guardian - UK

European football is ignorant to the march of the Saudi Pro League

Saudi sides in the Uefa Champions League is a progression some are already expecting to emerge - at least as a conversation or bargaining chip

The Independent UK

Saudi transfer window closes as total spending rises above £800m mark

Neymar and Karim Benzema among the high-profile stars to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Gulf state after a huge shift in the power dynamic of football finance

Evening Standard

Jordan Henderson’s answers over Saudi money-spinner just don’t add up

England midfielder’s first words since leaving for Saudi Pro League are scarcely believable

Evening Standard

Jordan Henderson responds to criticism from LGBT+ community after Saudi move

The former Liverpool captain insists his move to the Al-Ettifaq can be a ‘positive’ but understands the ‘frustration’

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Summer transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared

After a busy deadline day, our football writers pick over the transfer window that was for each of the 20 clubs

The Independent UK

Premier League summer spending exceeds £2bn for the first time

Deloitte’s analysis showed the 2023 summer transfer window exceeded the previous record of £1.92bn, set only last summer, by almost £440m.

Al Jazeera

Liverpool reject Al Ittihad’s $189m bid for Mohamed Salah

The Saudi Pro League club are pressing for a deal for Egyptian forward Salah, but Liverpool insist he is not for sale.

The Independent UK

When does the Saudi Pro League transfer window close?

The Saudi Pro League has taken the football world by storm with a number of high-profile signings

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The Independent UK

Premier League’s £2b transfer window shows incredible pace of growth – Deloitte

The milestone was surpassed for the first time in advance of Friday’s deadline.

The Hindu

‘Immensely honoured’ Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Roberto Mancini appointed new Saudi Arabia coach on a reported $25M/yr deal. He'll lead team to potential World Cup qualification. Mancini won Euro 2020 with Italy, Premier League with Man City, and 3 Serie A titles with Inter Milan. He'll arrive in Riyadh Mon for media presentation, 1st match…

The Independent UK

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

Roberto Mancini has been appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia's Pro League is taking advantage of football's greed and inequality

For Liverpool supporters like me, Jordan Henderson was one of football’s good guys. He was the club captain who fundraised for the UK’s National Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic and vocally supported Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community.

The Independent UK

Aleksandar Mitrovic forces Fulham exit to complete Saudi Arabia move

Mitrovic has left for Al Hilal after vowing to never play for Fulham again earlier this summer

FourFourTwo

Saudi Arabia in talks with UEFA over groundbreaking Champions League 'wildcard' addition

Saudi Arabia want in on the UEFA Champions League – well, it worked for Australia entering Eurovision, didn't it?

The Times of India

From Neymar to Riyad Mahrez: Top 10 most expensive Saudi Pro League transfers

Before Cristiano Ronaldo made football fans over the world sit up and notice the Saudi Pro League last January, it was a less star-studded affair.

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