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Saudi Pro League chief Emenalo: We must upgrade training facilities

Saudi Pro League chief Michael Emenalo has outlined their plans for the coming transfer windows.

Given teams from Saudi Arabia spent £701 million on top talent in the summer, European clubs are anticipating a similar spree in January.

The Saudis are convinced they can land the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah in the near future.

Emenalo told the league's in-house media team, “I'm hoping (the January transfer window) is not very busy, because I think the job that was done has been quite interesting and aggressive, and most of the clubs, I believe, have what they need.

“And hopefully the attention will now turn to work within the training facilities to improve these players and to allow them time to adapt and perform. Now, whatever additional improvement that we need to do for any club, with time on our hands and preparation, we believe will be additions of the highest level.

“We will continue to support and to see every opportunity we have to bring more talented individuals that want to come to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is open for business."

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