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Wednesday briefing: European clubs call for 'fair market investigation' into Saudi moves for Chelsea and Wolves players

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21 June 2023 - 4:30 AM

A number of European clubs are calling for a “fair market investigation” into Saudi Arabia's interest in signing players from Chelsea and Wolves, according to a report from The Daily Telegraph.

Hakim Ziyech and Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea, along with Wolves captain Ruben Neves, are among several top-flight players being linked with moves to play in the Saudi Pro League.

Clubs in Europe are understood to be questioning the sudden transfer interest in the players amid the

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