Saudi Pro league ‘a threat’ says Liverpool FC boss as Saudis chase Mo Salah

Saudi football team Al-Ittihad are ramping up their pursuit of Egyptian star Mo Salah, reportedly offering Liverpool FC nearly $200 million for the 31-year-old. Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, believes that the Saudis' new-found purchasing power is a 'threat' to European leagues, despite England's Premier League being by far the highest spending league in the world.

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