Arteta says he believes Saudi transfer window should end when Europe window endsSeveral European clubs, including the Premier League's Big Six, want FIFA to establish regulations for transfer business with Saudi Pro League sides - amid concerns that late payments could collapse the transfer market. No such restrictions are in place for Saudi Pro League sides though, who made up 11 per cent of all fees paid to top European clubs this summer. However, ECA members want tougher regulations for big spenders Saudi Arabia after forking out in excess of £700m during their current transfer window which closes today (Thursday, September 7). Head of Saudi Pro League Operations Carlo Nohra insists their spending isn't a "one-off" and that they intend to continue shelling out staggering fees on players, and so guarantees from FIFA are crucial. "One of the very first objectives that the Saudi Pro League was set was to improve the product.

Source: Express September 07, 2023 16:12 UTC