Premier League Transfer News- Mohamed Salah & Kevin De Bruyne Top Targets for Saudi League’s $2.5 Billion Budget

The Roshn Saudi League’s reputation is currently equally balancing on a weighing scale of compliments and confusing actions. Speaking of the positive, “Saudi, now I think, it’s more competitive“, this is what CR7 had to say. On the contrary, the RSL is heavily rocked by the sudden January exit of Jordan Henderson. There are also strong rumors that Karim Benzema could soon follow the Liverpool icon’s footsteps. However, these setbacks do not seem to affect the cash-rich league. As they plan for the future, they are now targeting the signings of Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne.

After changing the dynamics of the transfer market, it looks like they’ve no intentions of slowing down. However, there is a twist to the tale. Saudi Clubs will reportedly not approach KDB and Salah in this January transfer window, as per CaughtOffside. They will explore deals for the duo in the summer transfer window as part of the massive $2.5 billion project! The Saudi League is casting a wide net in its recruitment efforts. Notably, players such as Thiago Alcantara, Victor Osimhen, and Heung-min Son are also on their radar.

Moreover, the clubs are expected to diversify their approach and pitch the Saudi project to several promising youngsters, offering lucrative contracts to entice them into joining the league. In the long run, the Saudi League organizers are hoping to attract the same amount of audience as the top European leagues. As far as immediate transfers are concerned, several others could arrive now in January.

January deals that are already in the pipeline for the Saudi League, apart from Kevin De Bruyne and Salah

As far as the January transfer window is concerned, Al Hilal has already kicked off the business. The current league leaders have signed left-back Renan Lodi on loan. Karim Benzema-led Al Ittihad is closing in on signing goalscorer Angel Correa from Atletico Madrid. On the other side, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. at Al Nassr will probably confirm the departure of midfielder Seko Fofana, in the coming days.

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The Ivory Coast midfielder could join Steven-Gerrard at Al Ettifaq. The Englishman will be financially and morally backed by the owners as he has signed a new two-year deal. Lastly, the Knights of Najd could make a stunning move for Manchester United anchor Casemiro.

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There is no doubt that there will be a lot of drama from the Saudi League as the January transfer window. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Salah move in summer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.