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10 transfer targets for Saudi Pro League clubs this summer

February 27, 2024

The Saudi Pro League revolution has not only been able to attract some of football’s biggest stars of contemporary times, but all-time greats, too.

Cristiano Ronaldo pioneered the Saudi Arabian venture, with the likes of Karim Benzema and Neymar following in his footsteps.

The Kingdom’s lofty ambition has seen the Saudi Pro League (SPL) gain major prominence, and there are no signs of the country slowing down their spending anytime soon ahead of a likely World Cup hosting in 2034.

European heavyweights will be strapped in tight, bracing themselves for unwanted approaches, and there’s at least ten superstars names on the radar. Here’s a flavour of who could be offered the big bucks over in the Middle East.

De Bruyne would be a massive coup for the SPL / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages

Varane has received offers from Saudi clubs / Michael Regan/GettyImages

Modric could retire at the end of the season / Mateo Villalba/GettyImages

A move to Saudi seems inevitable for Lukaku / Silvia Lore/GettyImages

Salah’s current deal at Liverpool expires in 2025 / Robin Jones/GettyImages

Casemiro’s form has dipped considerably this season / Marc Atkins/GettyImages

Partey continues to frustrate supporters / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Son rejected a move to Saudi last summer / Visionhaus/GettyImages

Fernandes rejected a move to Al Hilal in January / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImages

Thiago has missed the vast majority of 2023/24 / Justin Setterfield/GettyImages