Transfer spending and activity around the world reaches all-time highs across mens and womens football; FIFA report reveals fees paid to agents also at all-time levels; Saudi Pro League clubs outspend France, Germany, Italy and Spain
In addition to Neymar, Al Hilal also spent big money to sign Aleksandar Mitrovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Al Ahli, who returned to the Pro League following a season in the second division, also completed a string of signings including Gabri Veiga, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, Alain Saint-Maximin and Merih Demiral. "With the spending power of the SPL already surpassing some of Europe's 'big five', it remains to be seen the impact this will have on the make-up of elite football for future generations."Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
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