Sky Sports pundit Kevin Campbell has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur would be getting a ‘bargain’ if they managed to pull off the double permanent signings of both Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero during the upcoming transfer window.
The Lowdown: New arrivals
Romero was the first of the duo to make the switch to the Premier League when he signed on a season-long loan from Atalanta last summer, with the option to make the deal permanent available for a fee believed to be £42.5m.
Kulusevski later followed in his footsteps, joining from Juventus in January on an initial 18-month loan, with the obligation to buy being completed based upon if the club are satisfied with his level of performance.
According to a new update from Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, the Lilywhites look set to make both players’ deals permanent at the end of the season for a combined fee of approximately £68m.
When asked for his thoughts on Romano’s news of the pair putting pen to paper and remaining in north London, Campbell told Football Insider: “That’s a bargain.
“It is good business because they have tried before they buy.
“Both players have made a real difference to Spurs. They’re both at a good age as well. You’d expect them to get better.
“Listen, it will be interesting to see them sign and see how they go next season.”
The Verdict: Stars of the future
Both players have become a regular feature in Antonio Conte’s starting XI since making the move to N17 and have made a huge positive impact on the team’s displays.
Romero has made 22 league appearances and recorded five clean sheets during that time, as per the Premier League’s official website.
Kulusevski is someone who has been more influential at the opposite end of the pitch, however, having provided eight assists and scoring three goals in the top-flight so far this campaign, via Transfermarkt.
As Conte starts assembling his squad ahead of the new season, it sounds as though the boss has been very happy with what he’s seen from his duo, and once they do become a permanent fixture in the capital, they will no doubt both go on to enjoy plenty of success with Spurs in years to come.
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Liverpool are among numerous clubs interested in making a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah this summer, according to 90min journalist Toby Cudworth.
The Lowdown: Nketiah out of contract
The 22-year-old has been in a good run of form for the Gunners recently, scoring four goals in his last five Premier League appearances.
It has been an impressive spell for Nketiah, who has been described as an ‘extraordinary’ player in the past by his manager Mikel Arteta, having risen through the youth ranks at the Emirates Stadium.
The youngster is out of contract at the end of the season, though, and there is no guarantee that he will stay at Arsenal.
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The Latest: Liverpool linked with Nketiah move
Taking to Twitter on Friday night in sharing a corresponding article from 90min, Cudworth claimed that Liverpool are eyeing up a move for Nketiah, although they aren’t alone in expressing an interest.
The reporter tweeted:
“It’s increasingly unlikely Eddie Nketiah will stay at Arsenal – #WHUFC, #NUFC, #EFC and #CPFC all chasing. Liverpool and Chelsea also monitoring situation – 22 y/o could provide attractive squad depth option.”
The Verdict: Is he good enough?
While Nketiah deserves undoubted praise for his recent form – he is also England under-21s’ all-time record goalscorer – Liverpool would still be a notable step up from Arsenal these days in terms of expectations and quality.
For that reason, it wouldn’t make much sense for the Reds to sign him, even on a free transfer, with a higher calibre of player required to keep them at the very top.
At 22, there is every chance that Nketiah could forge an excellent career for himself, but he hasn’t done enough at senior level to warrant joining Liverpool. Indeed, he arguably isn’t as exciting as Anfield youngster Kaide Gordon, whose path he could potentially block if he were to replicate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s move from north London to Merseyside.
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He has returned to St. James’ Park after his loan spell at Bristol Rovers, but guidance from the top flight has stated that while he is now able to train with the first team, he will not be allowed to feature for them, as only in ‘exceptional circumstances’ – like the early recall of a goalkeeper – should a player be able to return to first-team football outside of a transfer window.
The Latest: Kennedy reacts
Taking to Twitter, Newcastle World journalist Kennedy has given his reaction to the revelation, claiming that while it is a ‘shame’, there could still be a ‘big’ summer ahead for Anderson:
“It’s a shame, but not even sure Eddie Howe would use him, especially when you look back at his selection policy against Cambridge in the FA Cup earlier this season. Could be a big summer for the lad.”
The Verdict: Shame indeed
Indeed, it is a shame that the Toon Army will not be able to see Anderson play for them in their remaining two games.
The 19-year-old scored eight goals and made a further five assists in 21 matches in total in League Two, including three goal contributions on the final day which helped the Gas remarkably win promotion (Transfermarkt).
Nonetheless, with the North East club now comfortable in the table, it would have been a good time to see what Anderson can do as Eddie Howe ponders keeping him in his squad for the next campaign.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers boast some serious talent courtesy of their youth sides.
The likes of Connor Ronan, Luke Cundle, and Dexter Lembikisa all look to have a bright future ahead of them. And joining them in that high potential category is five-cap Montenegro international Matija Sarkic, who – like Ronan – has spent the majority of his professional career on loan.
The 24-year-old, who had his performance dubbed “stunning”, arrived back from his loan at Championship side Birmingham City in January after suffering a shoulder injury that he is still nursing to this day.
The loan spell at the Blues was positive for the Montenegrin as he established himself as a first-team regular, conceding just 29 of the 75 goals that Birmingham conceded across the 46 game season. Along the way, Sarkic managed ten clean sheets and became a fan favourite at Birmingham City.
His impact was so great, that despite missing half of the season through injury, the Wolves loanee won the player of the season award, as per Tim Spiers who took to his Twitter page to state:
“Another Wolves loanee wins a player of the season award – Matija Sarkic at Birmingham after keeping 10 clean sheets in 23 games before dislocating his shoulder. GK coach Tony Roberts suggested last week Sarkic, aged 24, could be out on loan again next season.”
With number two goalkeeper and veteran of the game John Ruddy’s contract expiring in the summer, Sarkic must be wondering what more he has to do in order to deputise for Jose Sá.
The £1.6m-rated stopper’s impact in the division below has been sensational and even if Ruddy was to sign a contract extension, the 24-year-old would surely still rate himself above the 35-year-old who has been Lage’s go-to cup keeper this season.
If Ruddy is to depart at the end of the season, Lage lacks quality options in that position and would surely look to save millions by giving Aston Villa youth graduate Sarkic a fair chance in the side.
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It’s fair to say that Everton have had a horrendous season in the Premier League, with genuine fears that the Toffees could be playing in the Championship next term amid their presence in the relegation zone.
A campaign which started off with so much hope has spiralled into chaos, and only performances of the highest order will be enough to save their skin now.
Lampard hasn’t exactly been helped by the performances of some of his players, with a not-so-special mention going to Brazilian midfielder Allan, who has been poor all season.
Time to axe Allan
The 31-year-old has featured in 30 matches for Everton this term, contributing a measly three assists while receiving seven yellow cards. Add into this an average SofaScore rating of 6.64 and only 46% of his total duels won all season, and it’s clear to see Lampard must axe the “clumsy” Brazilian, as Garry Birtles called him.
Looking at SofaScore’s ratings, the midfielder comes in at a lowly 18th in the Toffees’ squad for overall performance, not exactly a glowing endorsement of what he has produced on the pitch over the past nine months.
With Allan’s market value currently sitting at £16.2m, the quicker Everton axe him the better. Lampard might not get that much for the player with his contract expiring at the end of next season, but any fee is better than none.
There are better options in the squad to utilise, such as Jean-Philippe Gbamin, who is out on loan at CSKA Moscow until the end of the season. The 26-year-old has registered one goal and three assists in all competitions this season between his current club and Everton whilst playing 14 fewer games, proving his effectiveness compared to Allan.
Lampard faces a crunch time at the end of the season if he keeps Everton in the top flight and there needs to be a clearout of some deadwood, with the £120k-p/w Brazilian arguably at the top of the list.
The Everton faithful face an anxious final few weeks of the campaign and Lampard needs to play the men that he thinks can bring the necessary fight to avoid relegation. Allan’s performances this term suggest that he isn’t an ideal candidate; frankly, he has bled the club dry having been so ineffective, and it’s time that the manager wields the axe on him, starting from the clash against Leicester on Sunday.
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Public Investment Fund (PIF) reportedly now ‘insist’ on signing Goncalo Inacio for Newcastle United in the summer.
The Lowdown: Watched before
The Tyneside club reportedly sent an official to watch the 20-year-old play for Sporting Lisbon in a 3-1 win at Tondela last month, when the central scored an impressive fifth goal of the season.
Inacio has been a mainstay in the team which got out of the group stage of the Champions League and are currently second in the Primeira Liga table, so he has already shown his credentials on the big stage.
The Latest: Inacio wanted by Newcastle
As per Record (via Sport Witness), Newcastle are now making ‘noises’ over Inacio and ‘insist’ on making a move for him this summer.
However, Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has claimed that the 20-year-old is ‘indispensable’ and considers him a ‘non-negotiable asset’, and he has even ‘communicated’ this to the Tyneside club.
Nonetheless, the 37-year-old would still be willing to negotiate a deal starting at €35m (£29.3m), despite Inacio’s release clause standing at €45m (£37.7m).
The Verdict: Smart signing
Given that he is left-footed, Inacio could slot in very well alongside Fabian Schar or Jamaal Lascelles, and at 20 years of age, his stock is only going to rise.
The 6 foot 1 colossus has been nicknamed the ‘Portuguese boss‘ by Portuguese media due to his commanding nature, which suggests that he could really thrive in English football.
Nonetheless, the Magpies will be looking for signings to take them to the next level, and Inacio certainly has the potential to do just that.
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Ruben Amorim has stuck by his infamous 3-4-2-1 system at Manchester United and it appears as though it is finally yielding results.
The Portuguese manager has been in charge at Old Trafford for a year now, and although things have not gone exactly to plan, his side have now gone unbeaten in their last four Premier League games.
Amorim has finally begun to settle on his best lineup. That has seen summer signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha lock down the two number 10 positions in his system, with Mason Mount providing excellent competition.
However, those two signings have ensured Bruno Fernandes will remain in his deeper pivot role, rather than closer to goal.
Where Fernandes is best suited under Amorim
It has certainly been a topic of hot debate in Amoirm’s year-long tenure in the hot seat at Old Trafford. Fernandes is a number 10 by trade, and played his best football as close to goal as possible, in and around the penalty box.
That season came in 2020/21, when he scored and assisted 29 Premier League goals in 37 games. He was one of the deadliest attackers in world football at that stage. So, you might think it is logical for Amorim to play him as a number 10.
Well, that is not how the United manager sees it. In fact, he explained that his skipper operates in the pivot because he “is the right man to start with the tempo of the play.”
United legend Paul Scholes sees it differently, and says “there is no doubt” Fernandes should be playing as a 10 because he “is the most creative player on the team.”
In 51 games under the tutelage of Amorim, the Red Devils’ number 8 has played 30 games in the pivot, and 21 as a number 10. That certainly shows just how much their manager favours him in a deeper role.
Interestingly, United have another player coming through in a similar mould to Fernandes, and it will be interesting to see where Amorim chooses to play him.
Man United's in-house Fernandes successor
It is clear that Fernandes is viewed as a pivot player by Amorim, despite Scholes’ view and the success he has achieved in previous seasons. With the two number 10 positions nailed down by Cunha and Mbeumo, players may have to adapt.
That could certainly be the case for United academy star Jack Moorhouse. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Leyton Orient, but has previously impressed for the Red Devils’ youth sides.
It has been an impressive start to life in professional football for Moorhouse. Described as a “deadly” player by United academy page on X, Academy Scoop, the Republic of Ireland U21 international has played 14 games for Orient, scoring and assisting one goal apiece.
As it happens, Moorhouse has already been described as someone who is “ideal for Amorim’s left 10 role” at United by football analyst Ben Mattinson. He has operated behind the striker more often than not for the U23s at the club, too, making five appearances in that role, scoring twice and assisting one.
Interestingly, he’s played a bit deeper for Orient this season, showing excellent versatility. He shone in a box-to-box role against Peterborough United, creating two chances and completing three out of three dribbles.
Touches
33
Pass accuracy
86%
Ball recoveries
6
Duels won
4/6
Dribbles completed
3/3
Key passes
2
Goals
1
There are certainly similarities between Moorhouse and Fernandes. Both creative midfielders, they can operate in advanced roles and a bit deeper. It would be intriguing to see where Amorim would utilise him in the first team.
One thing is for sure, the 19-year-old possesses great talent. If the Red Devils are looking for an in-house successor to their “Portuguese Magnifico,” they might be able to find him in their famous Carrington academy.
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Manchester United could yet improve further in attack under Amorim’s wing.
It would be fair to say that this season is going about as well as any Arsenal fan could’ve hoped for back in the summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side are three for three in the Champions League without conceding a goal and currently sit atop the Premier League, seven points ahead of defending champions Liverpool.
However, the North Londoners have to shift their focus from the major competitions ahead of their League Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday night.
The Gunners must do better in the domestic cups this season, but even so, Arteta should look to replace Declan Rice in the lineup with another international star.
Changes Arteta should make to the team
While this isn’t a game Arteta should take lightly, it is nowhere near as important as the league, and therefore, with the squad he has at his disposal, he should be looking to make some changes.
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Starting in goal, Kepa Arrizabalaga should be given another start, and to ensure William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães are given a rest, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie should start together for the first time.
Likewise, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are in need of a rest, and in their place, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ben White should come back into the side.
At the base of midfield, Martin Zubimendi should be replaced by fellow summer signing Christian Nørgaard, and while there is an argument to also rest Eberechi Eze, it might be good for him to stay in the team following his goal on the weekend.
Moreover, by keeping the former Crystal Palace star in the lineup, Arteta can start Ethan Nwaneri on the right in place of Bukayo Saka, who was reportedly unwell against the Eagles, and therefore shouldn’t be anywhere near the team on Wednesday.
Finally, injuries once again leave the manager with few options when it comes to changing the striker and left-wing setup.
For example, while it would be great to hand Viktor Gyokeres a rest, the fact that Gabriel Martinelli is now out means he’s unlikely to get one.
This is because Leandro Trossard will now have to stay out wide instead of starting down the middle.
With all that said, there is one more regular starter who should be replaced: Rice.
The Arsenal star who should replace Rice
Like many of the other stars in the team, Arteta simply must drop Rice to the bench for the game against Brighton on Wednesday for a couple of reasons.
First of all, he just needs a rest as he’s already played 937 minutes of football for Arsenal this season, and he came off with a slight knock on the weekend.
Second, his importance to the side is massive, as on top of everything he does in open play, his deliveries are also one of the main reasons the team have been so utterly incredible at set-pieces.
With that said, who should come in to replace him?
Well, with Norgaad replacing Zubimendi and Eze potentially keeping his place in the team, the most obvious and best option would be Mikel Merino.
The Spanish international might be just a step below the former West Ham United captain, but he remains a top-level midfielder and someone who is capable of impacting the game in all phases of play.
For example, FBref ranks him in the top 1% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for aerial duels won, the top 2% for non-penalty goals and touches in the opposition’s penalty area, the top 11% for through ball and more, all per 90.
Average Shot Distance
11.10
Top 1%
SCA (Shot)
0.39
Top 1%
Aerials Won
3.08
Top 1%
Non-Penalty Goals
0.32
Top 2%
Touches (Att Pen)
3.92
Top 2%
Goals
0.32
Top 3%
Goals + Assists
0.49
Top 3%
npxG: Non-Penalty xG
0.24
Top 3%
Shots on Target
0.74
Top 3%
GCA (Shot)
0.07
Top 3%
xG: Expected Goals
0.24
Top 5%
npxG + xAG
0.35
Top 6%
Goals – xG
+0.08
Top 6%
Goals/Shot
0.17
Top 7%
Non-Penalty Goals – npxG
+0.08
Top 7%
Progressive Passes Rec
4.52
Top 8%
Shots Total
1.82
Top 8%
npxG/Shot
0.13
Top 8%
Tackles (Att 3rd)
0.56
Top 8%
Penalty Kicks Won
0.04
Top 8%
Shots on Target %
40.4%
Top 11%
Through Balls
0.42
Top 11%
Moreover, he has also transformed into a lean, mean goalscoring machine for club and country this year.
Since the start of 2025, he has scored nine goals and provided three assists for the Gunners.
On top of that, the 6 foot 2 titan has scored eight goals and provided one assist for Spain this year, which is a run of form that has seen his manager, Luis de la Fuente, claim he is “on the same level as Pedri and Rodri.”
Ultimately, Merino has proven himself to be an excellent player in most areas of the pitch, and therefore, he should be the one to come in for Rice against Brighton.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s rooted strategy in signing exciting young talents and developing them into high-class players capable of thriving in the Premier League preceded the glittery early days of Ange Postecoglou’s tenure.
But perhaps the Londoners lacked a bit of experience to help guide them through the stormy spells any season will bring. The lowly top-flight finish ended Postecoglou’s frenzied spell at the helm, a two-year stint that elicited every range of emotion from the Spurs faithful and culminated with triumph in the Europa League, thus restoring Tottenham’s place in the Champions League.
While the Lilywhites have created a foundation with their historic victory over Manchester United, it’s crucial that the secured silverware is used as a springboard for sustained success over the coming years.
In order to do this, Tottenham are going to need to hit the mark with their transfer priorities, piecing a team together that is fit for purpose at the highest level of the Premier League.
Spurs' transfer priorities this summer
Uncertainty continues to reign over Cristian Romero’s future in the English capital. The Argentina centre-back is being chased by Atletico Madrid, who are willing to spend around £60m to bring him over to La Liga.
Frank is desperate to keep hold of his defensive anchor. However, the Danish tactician does seem keen on bolstering his ranks with a slick attacking full-back – the £45m-rated Antonee Robinson is on the radar – and a winger to replace Heung-min Son, should the iconic captain leave.
While he wouldn’t have strictly been a direct replacement, the powers that be down at N17 were desperate to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham’s new goalscoring winger supreme, but he’s rejected advances from all but United and is edging closer to a transfer to Old Trafford.
Midfield is in less need of reinforcements, but the pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze denotes an interest in signing a creative midfielder to contest for a starting berth with the likes of James Maddison.
However, with Eze fixed in Arsenal’s sights, Daniel Levy seems to have shifted his attention elsewhere.
Spurs join race for sought-after midfielder
According to Caught Offside, Tottenham have joined the race for SL Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who is anticipated to be available this summer for the right price.
Orkun Kokcu for Benfica.
Kokcu would fetch a €40m (£34m) fee, having impressed across his two terms with Benfica. Spurs are alongside Manchester United, Tottenham and Inter Milan in their interest; however, the player is thought to favour a move to Premier League champions Liverpool.
The 24-year-old worked under Arne Slot at Feyenoord, but Frank’s new project, offering the promise of Champions League football, could see the Londoners sign an exciting new creative presence.
Why Spurs wants Orkun Kokcu
Kokcu is still young in his professional career, but he has already accomplished so much. Joining Benfica from Feyenoord for around €30m (£25m) in June 2023, he’s chalked up 19 goals and 22 assists over 98 appearances in all competitions.
Once heralded as “one of the best midfielders in the country” by football legend Jaap Stam, while plying his trade in Holland, Kokcu opted against taking a move to one of Europe’s elite and instead focused on fostering his talents with Benfica, now more complete for it.
And given that he’s been praised as a “leader” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, this rising star might turn out to be the galvanising midfield force to spearhead the Frank era.
Who knows, maybe he’ll even come to be an upgrade on Maddison.
Matches (starts)
33 (30)
31 (21)
Goals
7
9
Assists
7
7
Shots (on target)*
1.9 (0.7)
1.3 (0.5)
Big chances missed
2
5
Pass completion
86%
87%
Big chances created
12
6
Key passes*
2.3
1.3
Dribbles*
0.3
1.1
Ball recoveries*
5.6
2.5
Tackles + interceptions*
1.6
1.4
Duels won*
3.0 (47%)
4.3 (53%)
As you can see, Kokcu is more than capable of matching Maddison’s immense creative qualities – an aptitude which has indeed seen the England international hailed as a “magician” by the likes of statistician Statman Dave in the past.
Moreover, the 28-year-old playmaker’s two terms with Tottenham have been frustratingly defined by regular injury setbacks. Given that Kokcu is four years his junior, there’s plenty of scope for growth with Frank might want to take advantage of.
While Spurs’ man is somewhat more combative than Kokcu, the Turkey talent is even more creative and clinical besides. Indeed, having missed just two big chances in the Primeira Liga last season, scoring seven goals, he’s got the goalscoring edge that could be channelled in a similar fashion as his counterpart here.
And the proof is in the pudding, for Kokcu, indeed, has demonstrated his ability to stand out against high-level Premier League opposition.
While Maddison is an incredible, dynamic midfielder, he’s got his flaws, and in Kokcu, Tottenham could get their hands on a pass master with the ever-widening scope that is required for success at the highest level.
After all, he managed to throw down with the heavy hitters in last season’s Champions League, finishing the campaign ranked among the top 15% of midfielders for goals scored and shot-creating actions, the top 19% for progressive passes and the top 13% for completed through balls per 90, as per FBref.
Tottenham might not be able to sign one of their top targets in Eze, but by moving for Kokcu, Frank could get his hands on an astute signing who has so much room for growth – potentially even turning out better, more consistent, than Maddison.
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Looking to get their summer transfer business underway, Aston Villa have now reportedly made contact to sign a £400,000-a-week defender ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Where Aston Villa stand with PSR
Aston Villa’s biggest concern after missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day came off the pitch rather than in Unai Emery’s dressing room. After missing out, those in the Midlands could now have PSR problems on the horizon which force them to sell at least one key man this summer.
As a result, one name that could be heading for the exit door is Emiliano Martinez. The goalkeeper looked emotional in Aston Villa’s final home game of last season and rumours have since linked the Argentine goalkeeper with a move to Atletico Madrid. Martinez, however, is reportedly waiting for Manchester United this summer.
After they finished sixth to follow up their Champions League qualification in the season prior, there will be plenty of questions about the PSR rules from those at Villa Park, but before they get answers they must find solutions.
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire delivered an explanation as to how Aston Villa found themselves in hot water financially, saying on Sky Sports: “And remember, Villa have done very well in that competition (UCL). So that will be a plus. And they have sold some players as well, in both the last summer market and the January one.
“But I think there is still a perception that Villa will have to box clever. And of all of the clubs under pressure to sell players by June 30, I guess they’re the ones who are the club that gives the most attention because their spending in the last couple of years before getting into Europe was so extensive.”
Aston Villa make contact to sign Laporte
The Villans seem to be in a defiant mood, however, and could still spend to welcome incomings of their own this summer. According to Spanish newspaper AS via Sport Witness, Aston Villa now made contact to sign Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr in an attempt to beat Arsenal to the defender’s signature in the coming months.
The Gunners have also reportedly made contact, as have Athletic Club, Marseille and Inter Milan. In a hectic race, it’s Villa who will hope to swoop in and make an impressive statement by welcoming a five-time Premier League winner.
Aymeric Laporte for Al-Nassr.
Signing Laporte won’t come cheap, given that he reportedly earns around £400,000-a-week at Al-Nassr, but he has made it no secret that adjusting to life in Saudi hasn’t been easy.
The experienced defender told reporters last year: “It’s a big change compared to Europe, but in the end it’s all adaptation. They haven’t made it easy for us. In fact, there are many players that are dissatisfied. They do look after us but not enough for my liking. That is to say, in Europe they pay you a good salary, but they take better care of you.”