Cup Overview

Jhon Duran is on the verge of returning to European football as Benfica close in on a loan agreement with Al-Nassr for the Colombian international. The 22-year-old forward has struggled to settle in Saudi Arabia following his expensive transfer from Aston Villa, prompting all parties to facilitate a move ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Al-Nassr are reportedly dealing with a liquidity shortage that has delayed salary payments to members of the first-team squad and brought transfer activity to a standstill. The financial issues have emerged during pre-season, creating uncertainty as the Saudi champions prepare for the new campaign.

Fenerbahce have reportedly agreed a historic €42 million package with Marseille to sign forward Mason Greenwood. The former Manchester United player is set to sign a lucrative four-year deal in Turkey, establishing a new record-breaking departure fee for Marseille.

Former Tottenham and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has officially begun his tenure at Al-Nassr, arriving in Riyadh to lead the reigning Saudi Pro League champions. The Australian tactician, who succeeded Jorge Jesus, has already started preparing a star-studded squad headlined by Cristiano Ronaldo for their upcoming title defence.