If there was any doubt as to the threat posed by the Saudi Pro League to the Premier League and its elite European counterparts, the reality has suddenly dawned.
Whilst those stakeholders who continually fawn over the English top-flight have stood still, the Saudi’s have pulled the rug from underneath them.
The supposed ‘best league in the world’ now runs the very serious risk of being usurped by one that’s not even ranked in the top 33 on the planet according to Global Football Rankings.
As with most things of course, money talks.
Jordan Henderson appears to be the latest star to be persuaded to move to the Middle East, and the Liverpool captain, like those before him, will be conveniently looking past human rights issues and potential sports washing thanks to the multi-million pound salary he’ll be receiving.