Oliver Kay

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund made bold statements about the future and achieved early success, but the project has started to drift

The deal also consists of up to £13m in potential bonuses and add-ons for the 22-year-old.

Mikel Arteta has talked of looking his players in the eyes to see whether they have the hunger for success. We will soon find out if they do

The man who had delivered some of his country's greatest football memories realised he simply had nothing left to give

Crystal Palace are working to hijack Sunderland's move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana. Earlier today, Sunderland reached an agreement to sign the Belgium international in a deal worth in excess of €30million (£25.7m) including bonuses. Palace have now agreed the same deal with Lyon.Palace manager Pierre Sage, who previously coached Lyon between 2023 and 2025 when Fofana was signed by the Ligue 1 side, was seen as key to the London team entering the race for the 21-year-old's signature.Fofana had been granted permission to travel to undergo a medical ahead of signing a five-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, at Sunderland before Palace's intervention.Yesterday, Arsenal were weighing up a move for Fofana, who had been on the club's radar and had spoken with manager Mikel Arteta.

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The former Liverpool sporting director has left for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. He experienced success and failure at Anfield

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