US EditionTransfer Rumors, News: Saudi League Eyes Salah, Vinícius Jr. Plus 50 More
The Saudi Pro League aims to boost its competitiveness by signing around 50 peak-age foreign players, including stars Mohamed Salah and Vinícius Júnior, this summer transfer window.
- On Jan 23, 2026, Saudi Pro League officials say they are pursuing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior this summer, though talks before the February 2 transfer deadline have stalled.
- Amid rising Saudi investment into football, the Saudi Pro League builds on precedents set by Cristiano Ronaldo’s moves and Al-Ittihad’s bid for Salah two years ago.
- The recruitment drive reportedly includes targets beyond Salah and Vinícius, with TalkSPORT claiming plans to recruit 50 "peak-age foreign players" plus stars like Robert Lewandowski, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
- Contract dynamics and expiries mean clubs will have greater scope later in the year as contract expiries in Saudi clubs and stalled talks at Real Madrid widen the market, with possible departures including Fabinho, N'Golo Kanté, and Karim Benzema.
- Observers say this reflects a broader evolution of Saudi football into a mature stage, with Francesca Petriccione noting Mohamed Salah's impact will significantly raise the league's profile.
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From the Middle East they warn that Al Ahli prepares a record offer to tempt the Brazilian of Real Madrid. Vinícius Jr. could lead the most shocking transfer in the history of football. Various international media have reported in the last few hours that the Brazilian striker of Real Madrid appears in the orbit of an important club in Saudi Arabia, which is willing to offer a record figure to keep his record, in an operation that would make hist…
News of the Day and the Hour Latest News of the day The clubs of Saudi Arabia prepare an unprecedented offensive to sign 50 stars of European football, with Mohamed Salah, Vinicius Jr. and Bruno Fernandes among the main objectives of the market. The strategy, as told by talkSPORT, seeks to capture figures at the highest point of their careers and promises to alter the balance of forces in the Premier League and other major leagues. The Saudi Pr…
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