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 Riyad Mahrez, a star of Al-Ahli, was hospitalized after contracting food poisoning. After being brought to the hospital on Saturday, the former Manchester City attacker was seen on a stretcher lying on a hospital bed. Before becoming ill, the winger dined at a fast food joint in Jeddah. From then, he was sent to the hospital, where the Algerian is still being watched. Mahrez signed with Al-Ahli earlier this summer after leaving City.

 Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia aims to complete the signing of Marco Verratti this weekend as they continue to pursue the PSG midfielder after securing Neymar. It now seems certain that Verratti will complete a transfer to Al-Hilal in the coming days. Verratti specifically sought to participate in the waning moments of Saturday night's 1-1 draw with Toulouse at the Parc des Princes but was rejected by the club. The young player has a tentative contract deal in place for his transfer to the Saudi club since a few months ago, thanks to the ardent advocacy of his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. Marco Verratti, who left PSG for Al-Arabi in a €45 million deal, has joined the team. similar to the price Al-Hilal proposed. Because Verratti's agent was not the middleman who was supposed to represent him in Saudi Arabia, the plan failed.

 Al Arabi is almost ready to sign Marco Verratti as a player. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Qatari club and the Italian PSG player have already verbally agreed to have him join them. Verratti has not been given any chances at PSG under Luis Enrique. Until his future is made clear, which may happen in the next few hours, the Spanish coach would like to let him sit out games. According to Fabrizio Romano, Verratti and Al Arabi have already struck an understanding, at least verbally, and the player will depart for Doha within the next 24 hours. Prior to the European market's closure, Al Arabi and Paris Saint-Germain agreed to an agreement in which Al Arabi would pay 45 million euros for the Italian player.

 Neymar thinks his decision to relocate to Saudi Arabia was the right one. The Brazil international suggested that the level of the competition may eventually reach that of the French championship during the pre-match press conference prior to the match versus Bolivia. Neymar, who recently joined Al Hilal, on Thursday contrasted the Saudi Arabian league's standard with that of France, where he has played for the previous six seasons. "There are goals, and the ball is circular.During a news conference with the Brazilian national team in the city of Belem, Neymar said, "I don't know, with the players who have arrived, it might be better than the Ligue 1." Neymar, who has yet to make his debut for his new team, said he is  convinced that the Saudi league "is not going to be easy"  because several top teams were reinforced with top players, "it's going to be very interesting". The 30-year-old striker claimed to be aware of what needs to b...

 Mo Salah anticipated remaining at Liverpool. Senior Saudi deal makers have advised against any bids in order to preserve their relationship with Liverpool, despite Al-Ittihad's continued pursuit for Salah due to the possibility that they may not be the designated club in 2024. There has not yet been a formal bid for anything new.  Mike Gordon and I only had friendly, verbal exchanges. Salah has never attempted to persuade Liverpool to change their mind or push a move because they have made their position very clear. Although those close to the London delegation have made it plain they won't bid "blindly," Al-Ittihad sources have always indicated they would be willing to make a significant proposal once more. Liverpool would have to offer encouragement, which they haven't.

 Deal between Demarai Gray and Al Ettifaq is now nearing its conclusion.  AlEttifaq All of the player-side work has been completed, and clubs are becoming more unified with Everton. Gray is anticipated to sign a four-year contract to join Al Ettifaq. Last week, he already gave the go-ahead. Merseyside had been connected to him during the summer, and a trade to Saudi Pro League team Al Shabab was agreed upon in August but fell through.