 billions after they acquired four league teams - Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr. Al-Ettifaq were left out of the initiative, which many claim is an attempt of sportswashing by the state to cover for the numerous cases of human rights abuse in the country. The PIF also owns 80 per cent of Newcastle in the Premier League. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and confirmed switches from the world of football){kind=link}
STEVEN GERRARD is keen to take Neil Critchley with him to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.
Critchley quit his post as Blackpool boss to be Gerrard’s No 2 at Aston Villa last summer.
And this latest offer is giving him a huge headache – as Critchley only returned to the Seasiders in May.
Gerrard was out of work since he was sacked by Villa in October last year.
The Liverpool legend initially rejected an offer from the Middle Eastern club last month.