Al-Ahli push to acquire RB Salzburg manager Matthias Jaissle
Jaissle has built a strong reputation for himself over the last two seasons in Salzburg at Red Bull Arena, guiding the Austrian giants to two league wins as well as a 2021-21 UNIQA ÖFB Cup cup win.
Al-Hilal closing on shock deal for Italian star Marco Verratti
The 18-time champions have already spent €118m as part of the PIF-backed market aggression shown by the top flight of Saudi Arabian football that has poached a growing number of stars away for the pinnacle of the European game
Update provided as Manchester United look to shift dead weight this summer
Alex Telles could officially seal a move to Al-Nassr by the end of the week while interest in Ivorian international defender Eric Bailly continues to grow as both Fulham and Al-Ettifaq are prepared to battle Al-Nassr or his services.
Aston Villa confirm the signing of French international Moussa Diaby
The 24-year-old French international developed into one of the top wingers in the Bundesliga during his highly-successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen and brings a serious attacking threat that suits Unai Emery’s tactical remit to the ground.
Manchester City reaches full agreement to sell star winger Riyad Mahrez
The 32-year-old Algerian international has been integral to the club’s dominance of the top flight of English football since his arrival, winning four of the club’s five recent league titles as well as playing a vital role in their history treble in 2022-23.
Aleksandar Mitrović throws selection gauntlet after Fulham transfer stance
The 28-year-old Serbian record goalscorer, who remains the key attacking cog in the wheel at Craven Cottage across the last six seasons in the English capital, was recently linked with interest from Saudi outfit Al-Hilal which resulted in two bids for his services.
Aston Villa set to face late competition over French international winger Moussa Diaby
The 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate has emerged as one of the top attacking talents in the Bundesliga during his time at the BayArena in the last two seasons and has been the subject of considerable interest during the current summer transfer window.
Seko Fofana completes move to Al-Nassr
The 28-year-old Ivorian international became an integral puzzle piece at Stade Bollaert-Delelis for three years, helping Lens immediately reestablish itself in the top flight of French football while so nearly pipping Paris Saint-Germain to a Ligue 1 title in 2022-23.
Update provided as Arsenal receives bids for Folarin Balogun and Nicolas Pépé
Balogun remains on the radar screens of a number of clubs across Europe, while an escape route for Pépé could possibly be found via the Roshn Saudi League’s market assault that has already prized a cadre of names from the continent.
Aleksandar Mitrović reaches verbal agreement with Al-Hilal
The 28-year-old would become the fourth major signing by Al-Za’eem this summer, potentially following in the footsteps of Rúben Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Saudi Public Investment Fund considers possible purchase of another top football club in Europe
A second proposed purchase follows the pathway taken by City Football Group and Red Bull, both of whom own multiple clubs across the globe, and would see them add another name alongside flagship club Newcastle United.
Al-Ettifaq target French striker as further summer reinforcements expected under Steven Gerrard
The promoted Saudi outfit intends to compete with the biggest sides in the Roshn Saudi League, with an ongoing interest in Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson another example of the Gulf kingdom’s summer push for some of the biggest names across Europe.
Summer transfer queue forms for veteran Brazilian winger Willian
The 34-year-old returned to the top flight of English football last season after a one-year hiatus back in his native Brazil with domestic giants Corinthians after a torrid spell at Arsenal in the wake of seven successful seasons with Chelsea.
Serbian star Sergej Milinković-Savić closes in on move to Al-Hilal
The 28-year-old is widely viewed as one of the top midfield talents in Serie A and one of Lazio’s best players in the last decade of the club’s history, but will now jet-set off to the Gulf kingdom to join the growing list of football A-listers set to ply their trade outside of Europe.
Rio Ferdinand calls out Jamie Carragher in the wake of Roshn Saudi League comments
The former Liverpool defender has been vocal surrounding the massive summer transfer campaign orchestrated by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund that has begun to target top level footballers across Europe.
Jordi Alba in transfer tug-of-war between MLS and the Roshn Saudi League
The long-serving Barcelona and Spanish defender has just one year remaining on his current contract at Spotify Camp Nou but looks likely to depart this summer as the top flights in the United States and Saudi Arabia continue to search for star power
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: Match report, player ratings, expert analysis, fan reaction and more
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were canceled out in the end by a late consolation finish from Salem Aldawsari, denying Mexico a chance to progress to the knockout stage due to inferior goal difference
‘No excuses’ Lionel Messi speaks out following Saudi Arabia shock
The maestro outlined just what was needed following one of the World Cup’s biggest ever shocks
Newcastle United and budding Saudi company Sela ink sponsorship deal
The Magpies direct links to Saudi Arabia are set to increase after the club joins forces with Sela’s ever-expanding portfolio as the pair of emerging brands look to progress across the global landscape
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo commits bizarre WWE-style foul in latest outing
Cristiano Ronaldo was in league action on Tuesday, April 18.