Last seen putting in another nightmare performance as they fell to a 4-1 defeat against Al-Khaleej, Thursday's hosts have lost three of their previous four Pro League appearances. Heading into October's international break with a dramatic 3-2 loss at home against Neom, Al-Riyadh have continued to show some glaring defensive issues. Including a 5-1 drumming against Al-Nassr last month, Calleja's downbeat squad have already shipped 15 goals in their opening six Pro League matchups.
Once again his people are touching base with potential landing spots Chelsea and Tottenham have been spoken to by intermediaries. Much will depend on whether he wants a pay day' he won't get that in England, Bailey said. He would get major money obviously, but nothing compared to what he could earn in Saudi Arabia he would only get more than his current salary at Juventus if he moved to the Middle East.
The Oxford-born head coach has recently been appointed Al Kholood's head coach, the first Saudi club 100 per cent owned by foreign investors, The Harburg Group, fronted by American businessman Ben Harburg. Buckingham replaces outgoing boss Noureddine Zekri, with Cosmin Contra having spent 20 days as an interim boss in between. The new boss is excited for the challenge ahead, coming up against coaches like Simone Inzaghi, and players like Cristiano Ronaldo who Buckingham is actually two days younger than.
Jadon Sancho is close to a deadline-day move away from Manchester United (Image credit: Getty Images) The Premier League's summer transfer window closes on Monday with clubs still scrambling to get last-minute deals across the line. Alexander Isak, Jadon Sancho, Emi Martinez and Marc Guehi are just some of the names linked with last-minute moves away from their current clubs, with time running out. But what happens if their transfers fail to materialise before the 7pm deadline, and where else could they go?
Arsenal are edging closer to yet another signing this summer as they make breakthrough in the deal to sign Eberechi Eze. The Crystal Palace star was destined to joined Arsenal's Premier League rivals Tottenham but the Gunners joined the race and hijacked the deal in the last minute. The player's desire was always to play for the Gunners since he supports them. When Arteta and his team made their move, Eze instantly said yes.
Liverpool's summer transfer strategy under manager Arne Slot includes bringing in players like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, while selling key assets like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz.
