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The Saudi Pro League could welcome up to 10 high-profile players this summer. And England appears to be a popular shopping destination for the competition's spendthrift clubs, sources said. The Telegraph's Jason Burt.
Saudi Arabia interested in Liverpool mohamed salah and manchester city kevin de bruyne It had already been widely reported.However, Pro League clubs are also reportedly working on an ambitious move for the Manchester United duo. Casemiro and Bruno FernandesLiverpool and Manchester City's first-choice goalkeeper, Alison and ederson.
Bart understands that Casemiro's representatives have already held talks with clubs in the Pro League and are also in talks with Riyadh-based Al Nasr. Cristiano Ronaldo, sadio maneand Aymeric Laporte It is a team assembled at great expense and appears to be the most likely destination for the midfielder.
United's head of player negotiations Matt Hargreaves has traveled to Saudi Arabia twice with former director of football John Murtagh to discuss a potential deal. Hargreaves became part of Manchester United's revamped set-up under co-owner Jim Ratcliffe and was instrumental in building relationships with Pro League sides, particularly Al Ittihad, reports Burt.
Despite these new connections in Saudi Arabia, it may be difficult for Pro League clubs to sign Fernandes. Manchester United will likely consider a huge offer for their captain, but Ratcliffe's side recognize the Portuguese playmaker is a key figure in the team and a player who will be missed in his absence.
Transfers for Brazilian goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson could be similarly difficult given their respective importance to the club at the moment.
The Saudi Professional League spent £767m on transfers last year, second only to the Premier League, and is set to become one of the biggest leagues in the world by paying above-the-odds prices for big-name players. It is gaining a good reputation.