Finance Expert: Liverpool man to triple his salary with Saudi move as three-man shortlist emerges

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(Credit: Imago) Liverpool: Richard Hughes to ‘triple his salary’ in Saudi Arabia as three-man shortlist emerges Thu 26 March 2026 7:15, UK Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes could earn up to three times his salary if he completes a move to Saudi Arabia. Football Insider revealed on 19 March Hughes is on a three-man shortlist to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.

VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How Middle East conflict could impact Richard Hughes’ decisionHughes has come under pressure following Liverpool’s heavy spending last summer, with some of their signings so far failing to live up to their billing on Merseyside. Liverpool transfers 2025-26Signed fromFee (potential add-ons included)Alexander IsakNewcastle United£125mFlorian WirtzBayer Leverkusen£116mHugo EkitikeEintracht Frankfurt£79mMilos KerkezBournemouth£40mJeremie FrimpongBayer Leverkusen£29.5mGiovanni LeoniParma£26mLiverpool’s summer 2025 signingsSpeaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson discussed how much Hughes could earn in Saudi Arabia.

“But of course, everything’s changed now in terms of Saudi Arabia and the whole of the GCC right now. I would think it’s unlikely he’s going to go to Al-Hilal, but people have different risk appetites.” Why Hughes could face questions over Liverpool signingsWhile last summer’s signings appeared to be inspired on paper, Liverpool have gone backwards this season.