Ivan Toney suitors hoping to bring the striker back to the Premier League in January face the prospect of covering nearly £1million a week in wages.
When he left Brentford for £33.5million, the 29-year-old signed a four-year contract with Al Ahli in August 2024 that will net him around £400,000 a week after tax, rising to £500,000 a week with add-ons and performance bonuses.
For a similar take-home pay in the UK, given taxes, Premier League clubs would need to pay him around £900,000 a week.
Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Everton and West Ham are among those looking for a striker in January who have made early soundings about Toney's availability, but the likely financial commitment involved is an obvious stumbling block.