European football is not in danger from the vast Saudi Pro League recruitment drive, say senior figures at the influential European Clubs' Association.
This year, the Saudi transfer window has remained open for a week longer than in most European leagues.The ECA was founded in 2008 to represent the interests of clubs from across Europe, and includes includes hundreds of member teams.
"We have the best and biggest competitions and the best players. It is not for me to judge what is happening outside of Europe. How to develop our clubs and association is the most important thing for us." But Al-Khelaifi doesn't think there is an imminent threat to the European game, despite the exit of players such as Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and Neymar among others.
Al-Ittihad have continued to pursue Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah despite the Premier League season already being up and running.
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