Richard Hughes has been appointed as the sporting director of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on Sunday, following his departure from Liverpool. Hughes, 47, joined Liverpool in 2024 from Bournemouth. He appointed Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s successor as head coach, a decision that paid immediate dividends as the Reds claimed the Premier … Read more
Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer but … Read more
Newcastle have made Aladji Bamba their fourth signing of the summer after the 20-year-old midfielder completed a move from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £34m. “I’m very happy to be here,” said Bamba. “I was very excited when I heard Newcastle were interested in signing me. I know about the history of … Read more