The Liverpool great returns to England not only diminished, but reconsidered, without the prospect of a top level post

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal was asked whether Salah was the “big prize” for the Middle East nation in an interview being aired on the Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube channel on Thursday night. The Saudi Sports Minister tells Piers Morgan the possibility of a winter World Cup in 2034 is still being debated with FIFA.

On January 27, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is in favor of Saudi Arabia joining the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), according to the Italian Prime Minister’s Office. Italy, Japan, and the U.K. launched the GCAP in December 2022 with a goal of deploying the next-generation fighter by 2035.

Former Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara is in 'advanced talks' to join Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab. The 29-year-old is out of favour at Rennes, having played just 13 times for the club so far this season. Kamara made the move to northern France just last summer but hasn't settled in well and is now set to swap Brittany for the Middle East.

Steven Gerrard has left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent after a disappointing 18-month spell with the Saudi Arabian club. Former Liverpool and England midfielder Gerrard leaves with the Dammam-based club 12th in the 18-team league, just five points outside the relegation zone.

Steven Gerrard was one of the highest-paid managers in the world at Al-Ettifaq but admitted the move hasn't worked out as planned as his departure was confirmed

Steven Gerrard is contemplating his next move after leaving Saudi club Al-Ettifaq and former England team-mate Frank Lampard is an example of what he could do next

Aston Villa will book a handsome profit on the sale of Jhon Duran to Saudi side Al-Nassr when the move is completed amid talk linking Arsenal with a move for Ollie Watkins

In today's Premier League rumors, Arsenal to bid again for Ollie Watkins, Tyler Dibling linked with Bayern Munich and Steven Gerrard set to leave Al-Ettifaq.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Squid guitarist Anton Pearson with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Arsenal are preparing a spectacular second bid for striker Ollie Watkins while Aston Villa decide whether to sell the England international or Jhon Duran in the final days of the January transfer window.

Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.