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Man Utd face Onana transfer problem as Trabzonspor rule out deal

Manchester United's attempts to permanently offload Andre Onana have hit a significant stumbling block after Trabzonspor officially ruled out meeting the Red Devils' asking price. The Cameroon international, who moved to Old Trafford from Inter in July 2023 in a deal worth around £47 million ($62m), finds himself in limbo ahead of the summer transfer window.

Fenerbahce v Erzurumspor - Turkish Cup

Fenerbahce coach rushed to hospital with serious infection

Fenerbahce head coach Domenico Tedesco has been hospitalised due to a severe infection, ruling him out of Wednesday's crucial cup tie. The 40-year-old tactician, who succeeded Jose Mourinho last September, is currently recovering from pneumonia at his home in Istanbul. Assistant coach Zeki Murat Gole will temporarily take charge during this critical phase of the season.

Juventus v Galatasaray A.S. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

Bayern plotting Osimhen transfer swoop amid Kane contract uncertainty

Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest in Victor Osimhen as they begin planning for life after Harry Kane. With the England captain now 32 and speculation raging over his contract situation, Vincent Kompany is keen to secure Nigerian superstar Osimhen, currently flourishing at Galatasaray, as the long-term successor to lead the frontline at the Allianz Arena.

Juventus v Galatasaray A.S. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

Napoli's secret clause blocks Osimhen Juve move

The prospect of Victor Osimhen wearing the famous black and white stripes of Juventus has recently become a tantalising "what if" for the Bianconeri faithful. However, any hopes of a sensational return to Serie A for the Nigerian powerhouse have been met with a cold, hard financial reality. It has emerged that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis orchestrated a brilliant piece of contractual engineering when sanctioned the striker's move to Galatasaray, effectively locking the door on a domestic rivals' swoop through a secret "anti-Italy" penalty clause.

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Galatasaray planning Calhanoglu raid after Osimhen 'doubles' in value

Galatasaray are no longer content with being the dominant force in Turkish football; they have set their sights on the European elite. Following a stunning 5-2 victory over Juventus in the Champions League, vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu has outlined a blueprint to transform the Istanbul giants into a global powerhouse within five years. Central to this revolution is the successful integration of marquee signings from Serie A, a market the club has raided with increasing frequency and financial might.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Galatasaray crestGalatasaray25194259184161
W
W
L
W
W
2Fenerbahce crestFenerbahce24159054233154
D
D
W
W
W
3Trabzonspor crestTrabzonspor24156348282051
W
W
L
W
D
4Besiktas crestBesiktas25137545301546
L
W
W
W
D
5Istanbul Basaksehir crestIstanbul Basaksehir25126744271742
W
W
W
L
W
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Frequently asked questions

Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.

Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.

Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.

Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.

Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.

Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.

Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.

Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.

The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.

Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.