What might the money-bags country be looking to snap up next? Telegraph Sport takes a look at what they may, or may not, be looking at…
What do you get the petrol-blessed sovereign wealth fund which has everything? Answer: More of everything.
This has been the guiding principle of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and its sporting shopping spree which has so far hoovered up Newcastle United, golf and much of 2015’s most exciting footballing talent.
Today Telegraph Sport can exclusively reveal the rest of the Saudi shopping list. While it is usually considered poor practice to divulge one’s sources, in the spirit of transparency it can be revealed that this list was obtained legally, found flapping around the trolley shelter of Riyadh Waitrose. So what is coming down the line?
Fits the bill perfectly. He’s somewhat past his best and is a move that suits both selling club and player. Added to that he’s already quite unpopular so has little to lose. Just avoid any pre-season tours to Greece.