Salah and Sancho Stay Put Amidst Saudi Transfer Deadline Day Drama

Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Jaden Sancho have both decided against moving to Saudi Arabia ahead of tonight's transfer deadline. However, that hasn't stopped the whirlwind of transfer news from the Saudi Pro League.

No Saudi Sojourn for Salah and Sancho

In what was expected to be one of the most sensational transfers this window, Mohamed Salah will not be making the move to Saudi Arabia, despite the rife speculations. The Egyptian forward, fondly known as Mo Salah, has been in stellar form, capturing the attention of several clubs, including those in the Saudi Pro League.

Interest in Salah remains fervent. In fact, an offer touted to be worth £150 million was tabled by a Saudi club, only to be rebuffed by Liverpool last week.

Meanwhile, Jaden Sancho, another Premier League luminary, will also be staying put. Speculations about Sancho's possible move were rife after he commented on Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Sancho's dispute with ten Hag, accusing him of falsehoods regarding his absence from the squad due to alleged lackluster training performances, had sent the rumour mill into overdrive.

Al Nassr's Ambitious Drive Continues

Notwithstanding the high-profile rejections, Saudi clubs are undeterred. Al Nassr, the club that set the precedent by signing Cristiano Ronaldo in January, has its eyes set on another Manchester United star. With signings like Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana, Otavio, Aymeric Laporte, and Alex Telles under their belt, they're now reportedly pursuing David de Gea. The goalkeeper, currently a free agent after his departure from Manchester United earlier this summer, may find Al Nassr a tempting prospect given their ambition and recent acquisitions.

Al Ittihad's Quest for Reinforcements

Al Ittihad, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, also remains in the headlines. With stars like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Jota, and Fabinho forming the crux of their lineup, the team had eyed Mo Salah as their primary target. However, with Salah's decision now clear, the club might be considering other options. Rumours suggest Gustavo Gomez and Marquinhos are on their radar.

Confirmed Signings

In other news, Al Ettifaq has secured the signing of Demiray Gray from Everton for a reported £8 million. The move adds to the growing list of Premier League talents making the switch to Saudi Arabia.

As the transfer deadline approaches, it remains to be seen what other surprises the Saudi Pro League has in store. But one thing's clear: the league's ambition to rope in top-tier talent is undiminished.