As the Saudi professional league grows in popularity, so does its appeal to international superstars. The latest news reveals that the league is plotting to make an olive branch offer to Manchester United goalscorer Marcus Rashford to join the league in a bid to boost the league's leap forward and raise its international profile.
At just 27 years of age, Rashford's potential is unlimited as he makes his mark on the Manchester United scene. Facing a raid from the Saudi League, who saw Rashford's footballing talent and offered an astronomical transfer fee and salary. Although Rashford's contract with Manchester United is locked until 2028, the Saudi League is confident that they are ready to offer him a deal that is hard enough to resist.
The four giants of the Saudi League - Jeddah United, Riyadh Crescent, Riyadh Victory and Jeddah National - have all shown great enthusiasm for Rashford. These clubs are not only well-funded, but also have the strength to compete for domestic and international titles. They are confident that Rashford's arrival will bring new energy to the team and help it raise its status in Asia and on the global stage.
However, it is unknown whether Rashford would be willing to ditch Europe's top flight for Saudi Arabia. While he is open to joining La Liga, that desire may be out of reach given Barcelona's financial woes and Real Madrid's squad arrangements. And although Paris Saint-Germain were interested in Rashford, they were ultimately unable to get their hands on him.
