The Saudi Pro League is preparing a major summer recruitment drive, targeting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior. Reports indicate the league aims to sign 50 peak-age foreign players, with Salah and Vinícius as marquee targets. Clubs like Al Ittihad are expected to revamp their squads significantly.

This aggressive strategy follows the league's high-profile signings of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The pursuit of Salah, whose Liverpool contract expires in 2025, and Vinícius, a Ballon d'Or contender, signals a direct challenge to Europe's elite. Financial backing from Saudi sovereign wealth funds makes such moves plausible, despite player preferences.

Elsewhere, Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez. The Argentine striker is frustrated in Madrid, though Barcelona remains his preferred destination. Chelsea also considers a loan for Juventus's Luiz, currently at Nottingham Forest. Manchester United's midfield overhaul continues as they seek replacements for the departing Casemiro.