A transfer warning has been issued to the rest of Europe by former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard, who is now rebuilding his Al-Ettifaq club.
The Damman-based team was among several Saudi Pro League teams to make significant summer acquisitions, adding players including Demari Gray, Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, Jack Hendry, and Moussa Dembele.
The league’s huge spending was one of the key talking points of this year and it shows no signs of slowing down in 2024 as the January transfer window looms.
“To assure our fans, we are going to scour Europe for more options,” the legendary Liverpool player said to Goal.com. More significantly, though, we’ll also need to work hard locally to bolster this team in order to make it more competitive.
After 12 games, Al-Ettifaq has six wins, three ties, and three losses. They are presently ranked seventh in the rankings. With seven goals from eight games this season, Dembele has emerged as their star player; nevertheless, it’s probable that the team will aim to acquire even more firepower in the months to come.
Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United player, is one name that is unlikely to change. Prior to a possible transfer to the Middle East, the England international was spotted working out with Al-Ettifaq and even scored during a friendly. However, the club has not extended his one-month training contract.
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