This could impact potential transfers for Mohamed Salah and others
Any future big-money transfers in Saudi Arabia are likely to be halted, with the Saudi Professional League set to reassess its transfer policy ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gulf Kingdom took the transfer market by storm last year, bringing in big-name players such as Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.
In total, Saudi clubs spent £695m on revenue, while player sales generated only around £12.7m.
Saudi clubs will rein in spending this summer to “cut losses and create a more sustainable domestic transfer market,” according to Bloomberg.
League chief operating officer Carlo Nola told them: “His contract is not for just one season, so the club has to take action, they will have to cut players and free up some budget to buy new players.
“Making the consumer experience better is part of the transformation strategy, but nothing will change overnight, especially with the facilities we currently have.”
What does this mean for future transfers?
Mohamed Salah is one player who has been linked with a move to the Middle East.
The Etihad made a £200m offer for the 31-year-old on transfer deadline day at the start of the season, but it was rejected as Liverpool were keen to keep him and realized there would be no time to find a replacement .
Salah has 12 months left on his contract heading into the summer, leaving the Reds to decide whether to cash in or try to persuade him to stay at Anfield.
Liverpool have lost a marquee player when Jurgen Klopp leaves after nine years at the club, and Salah could follow if they decide the time is right.
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