Which Player Will Move To Saudi Next?
This has been a quieter transfer window than last summer for the Saudi Pro League, but the best UK betting sites expect that to change before the market closes at 11pm on Tuesday, August 30.
Clubs are showing more caution this summer to avoid possible points deduction for breaches of the profit and sustainability rules.
Several high-profile players are being linked with a switch to the Pro League, but who is most likely to actually end up plying his trade for a Saudi side next term? Let’s check out the odds.
Saudi Pro League Next Signing - Odds
Player | Odds | Probability |
Ederson | 1/2 | 66.7% |
Casemiro | Evens | 50% |
Richarlison | 6/4 | 40% |
Gabriel Jesus | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Abdoulaye Doucoure | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Willian | 9/4 | 30.8% |
Kevin de Bruyne | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Wilfred Ndidi | 3/1 | 25% |
Mohamed Salah | 7/2 | 22.2% |
James Rodriguez | 4/1 | 20% |
Thomas Partey | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Virgil van Dijk | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Raheem Sterling | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Alejandro Garnacho | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Jamie Vardy | 18/1 | 5.3% |
Ederson Favourite To Go First
Ederson is the 1/2 favourite with football betting sites to be the next big name to move to Saudi Arabia.
With Ederson in goal, Manchester City have won every club trophy there is to win, and his departure would leave a massive gap for the four-time defending champions to fill.
If City are to lose their first choice keeper, then PSG's Gigi Donnarumma is among the potential replacements for the Brazil international.
Could Casemiro Cash In?
Casemiro struggled for form throughout much of last season, with Jamie Carragher memorably advising the Manchester United man to move to Saudi Arabia or the USA.
However, the Brazilian may prefer to spent at least another year at Old Trafford given his contract runs until 2026.
Casemiro (Evens) is coming to the end of his career, and one final pay day might be his if he chooses to move to the Saudi League.
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Richarlison Could Get Rich Quickly In Saudi
Richarlison has had his ups and downs at Tottenham Hotspur over the last two seasons, but his time at the club could be approaching an end.
The Brazilian has not quite reached the standards he set playing for Everton before his £60m transfer in the summer of 2022.
Reports suggest Spurs are willing to cash in on Richarlison (6/4), with Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah each mulling over a £60m bid.
Jesus To Make Saudi His Next Home?
Another Brazilian who could be on his way to Saudi Arabia is Gabriel Jesus, whose status at Arsenal is unclear ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
The Gunners have come close to winning the title in each of the last two seasons, but the absence of an out-and-out striker hindered them.
Mikel Arteta is believed to be looking for a new striker, which would potentially bump Jesus (7/4) down to third in the pecking order behind Kai Havertz any new signing.
Doucoure Could Do A Job In Saudi
Abdoulaye Doucoure (2/1) has been one of Everton’s most consistent performers over the last few seasons, when the club has been fighting against relegation from the Premier League.
Doucoure, a combative midfielder, is said to be on the wishlist of several Saudi sides this summer.
The box-to-box midfielder is attracting interest from Al-Ettifaq, the club managed by Steven Gerrard, who will know what he is capable of.
Will Willian Be Tempted By The Money?
Willian came close to moving to Saudi Arabia last summer, but in the end he stayed at Fulham.
The Brazilian showed he can still perform in the Premier League, but a big-money offer from a Pro League club would be hard to turn down for a player who turns 36 in a couple of weeks.
If Willian (9/4) needs advice on what it's like to play in the Saudi League, he can always ask his former Fulham team-mate Aleksandar Mitrovic, who plays for Al Hilal.
De Bruyne May Make Switch One Day
Manchester City have a fight on their hands to keep hold of Kevin De Bruyne, who has been linked with a move to Al-Ittihad.
Other reports suggest there is no truth in the speculation, but there is no smoke without fire.
City supporters will hope that the Belgium international is just angling for a new deal at the Etihad Stadium. De Bruyne is 5/2 on betting apps to leave City for Saudi.
Ndidi Could Be Lured To Saudi
Wilfred Ndidi (3/1) was briefly a free agent at the beginning of this month after his Leicester City contract expired.
But the Nigeria international recently signed a new three-year deal with the Foxes, making a Saudi move unlikely for now.
However, the Foxes are likely to be penalised for breaching profit and sustainability rules and could incur a points deduction, making survival even tougher.
Salah's Long-Time Future Undecided
Liverpool rejected a huge offer from Al-Ittihad for Mohamed Salah (7/2) last year, but a club from the Pro League may well try again in the next few weeks.
Whether the Reds would be willing to cash in on one of their greatest ever players remains to be seen.
Salah's relationship with former manager Jurgen Klopp deteriorated towards the end of last season. His relationship with Arne Slot will be worth keeping an eye on.
Right Time For Rodriguez If He Fancied It
James Rodriguez was one of the stars of the Copa America, inspiring Colombia to a runners-up finish in the final in Miami.
Rodriguez (4/1) currently plies his trade with Sao Paulo in Brazil, but the attacking midfielder would be an asset to the Pro League.
A number of clubs will be keen to sign the former Everton playmaker, who seemed to lose his way after his spell at Real Madrid.
Partey To Depart For Saudi?
Arsenal are on the lookout for a new midfielder, with Thomas Partey no longer an essential part of Mikel Arteta’s team.
The Ghana international could end up in Saudi Arabia, although he is a relative outsider in this betting market as things stand right now.
The 31-year-old is 6/1 with the best betting sites and a move to Saudi would make good financial sense.
Saudi Move To End Van Dijk Career?
Virgil van Dijk (8/1) has dropped several hints about a possible future away from Anfield in recent months.
He had a formidable relationship with former manager Jurgen Klopp and new manager Arne Slot might want to go with a younger looking defence.
Liverpool will be loath to lose their captain ahead of Slot’s debut campaign at the helm, but the 33-year-old defender might fancy a new challenge.
Saudi Move Would Suit Sterling
Raheem Sterling endured a frustrating second half of last season, but he will hope to be back in the Chelsea starting XI on a regular basis under Enzo Maresca.
Still only 29, Sterling (10/1) is unlikely to be interested in a Saudi switch for the time being.
But missing out on England's squad for Euro 2024 might be a wake-up call for the winger that his best days are behind him.
Too Soon For Garnacho To Make The Move
Alejandro Garnacho was a rare bright spot for Manchester United last season and the forward will be key again in 2024/25.
If one of the Saudi clubs could pull off a signing will Garnacho, it would be a message to leagues across the world that young players would be swayed to move to Saudi.
Garnacho (14/1) has a bright future ahead of him and United fans will hope it is with them for a few more seasons.
Vardy To Saudi Isn't That Far Fetched
Jamie Vardy's goals helped Leicester complete an immediate return to the top flight, and the forward will want to add to the 136 Premier League goals he has to his name.
Now 37, Vardy (18/1) knows he won't be a regular every week for the Foxes and if frustration gets the better of him, he might listen to offers from Saudi.
Vardy is an outsider to make a move to Saudi, but in football, you just never know.
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