Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto has reportedly rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia due to political reasons.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson appears set to travel to Amsterdam on Thursday to finalise his move from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq and join Ajax.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone didn't hold back his sentiments about the Spanish Super Cup being held in Saudi Arabia.
Pep Guardiola says he is "very pleased and excited" that Manchester City are taking part in the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia over the coming days.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head to head once again when Inter Miami face Al-Nassr in a pre-season friendly in Saudi Arabia in February.
Kevin De Bruyne has been named in Manchester City's squad for the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this month, organiser FIFA has announced.