Al Ittihad

Ahmed Al-Ghamdi grew up in Canada and could have been a medical student. He's now playing alongside football's biggest names.

Steven Bergwijn has hit back at Ronald Koeman and said he has no desire to play for the Netherlands coach after he criticised the winger's move to Saudi Arabia.

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has said Steven Bergwijn prioritised financial ambition over his own sporting aspirations following his €25m move to the Saudi Pro League.

Barcelona are considering France midfielder N'Golo Kanté as a potential signing this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Aston Villa confirmed the move of France winger Moussa Diaby to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad on Wednesday for a reported fee of around £50 million ($65 million).

Manchester City will only consider offers in excess of £40 million ($51.6m) for goalkeeper Ederson, a source has told ESPN.

Laurent Blanc has been named Al Ittihad's new coach, replacing Marcelo Gallardo, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) club announced on Saturday.

Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez is in advanced talks to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad on a free transfer, multiple sources have told ESPN.

Real Madrid are helping former player Karim Benzema in his treatment from a recurring injury.

The Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) will review its "spectator code of conduct" after the "disgraceful" incident that saw an individual whip Al Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah.