The Saudi league has already become a thorn in Europe's top divisions as clubs like Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ittihad managed to convince some of the worlds best players to leave for astronomical money last summer.

And Nigeria's assistant head coach Emmanuel Amunike doesn't agree with all the criticism and scrutiny towards the Saudi Pro League in Europe.

Speaking about the growth of the Saudi league, former Barcelona attacker Amunike told Tribal Football: “Saudi football has changed a lot and I think the Saudi people deserve to be respected and they have the right to change the narrative of football over there.

“I disagree with the idea that Saudi's can come to Europe and buy European clubs, but they can't invest in their country to change the narrative of their football."

Nobody has benefited more from Saudi's money than Newcastle United who were brought by Saudi's sovereign wealth fund the PIF in 2021. There is a point to be made that the Premier League sanctioned that takeover so they can't complain about Saudi clubs coming in for their stars to help grow their own league.

Amunike continues to emphasise his support for the Saudi league by admitting that he wouldn't discourage players in Nigeria considering playing in Saudi over Europe.

He said: “If a player comes to me to ask me about going there {Saudi Arabia} I would say to them 'why not if it is the right project for you'".

There is every chance Saudi's unlimited wealth will come knocking on Europe's door again this January transfer window, but it is also possible that before long they will start looking to convince talents from around the world to join their ever growing league.