Friday briefing: European clubs seek new FIFA rules amid fears of transfer system collapse if Saudi clubs default on payments

European clubs who have sold players to Saudi Pro League teams this year want FIFA to establish regulations that guarantee they will get their money, The Daily Telegraph reports.

The move comes amid fears that late payments could collapse the transfer system, with Saudi clubs having shelled out €878 million in transfer fees this summer.

During behind-closed-doors talks on Wednesday at the European Club Association (ECA) General Assembly in Berlin, some of Eu