Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a transfer target for Saudi giants Al Ittihad. Getty
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a transfer target for Saudi giants Al Ittihad. Getty
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a transfer target for Saudi giants Al Ittihad. Getty
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a transfer target for Saudi giants Al Ittihad. Getty

Ryan Gravenberch to join Liverpool with Reds determined to keep Mohamed Salah


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The summer transfer window closes in Europe at midnight on Friday, September 1, so expect some frantic last-minute deals to be pushed over the line.

However, to add another layer of drama, the Saudi Pro League deadline is not until September 20, which could mean three weeks of nail-biting for some clubs hoping their top players are not the targets of Saudi sides.

Each day, we collect the best of the transfer speculation and assess the likelihood of these deals materialising.

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will join Liverpool, according to Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The tweet reveals that the two clubs have agreed a €45 million fee. The midfielder will sign a five-year deal to move to Anfield.

PSV Eindhoven are expected to part ways with Johan Bakayoko, after accepting Brentford’s €40 million bid, per Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with both Liverpool and Burnley credited with an interest in the winger.

Manchester United are close to finalising a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon, according to the Daily Mail. United manager has been keen to add a left-back to his squad before the transfer window closes, following an injury to Luke Shaw. Whilst it was reported that United were keen on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, it is understood that the Old Trafford club have turned their attention towards Reguilon, who has been granted permission to travel and undergo a medical.

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix could secure a move to Barcelona, according to Sport. The report suggests that whilst the Portuguese forward is keen on the move, the Catalan giants do not view the transfer as a necessity, and will not be roped into a loan deal similar to what Chelsea agreed for the player last season. Atleti would like Barcelona to pay a fee for the loan deal, however, due to the Spanish champions' financial woes, this could prove to be a hurdle.

Joao Palhinha could be set for a move to Bayern Munich, if Fulham can find a replacement before the transfer window closes, according to Fabrizio Romano. The tweet indicates that Fulham have approached Tottenham Hotspur regarding a possible deal for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, though Spurs are keen to keep the Dane. Palhinha is reportedly keen to secure his move to Bayern, with a five-year deal on offer.

Al Ittihad are eager to force through a deal for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, however, the Premier League giants are reluctant to sell, according to Rudy Galetti. It is reported that the Saudi Pro League outfit have upped their offer to $130 million, however, with little time left in the transfer window to find a replacement, Liverpool are unlikely to budge.

Completed transfer deals

  • COMPLETED TRANSFERS: Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid (£88 million). Getty
    COMPLETED TRANSFERS: Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid (£88 million). Getty
  • Mason Mount: Chelsea to Manchester United (£55m). Getty
    Mason Mount: Chelsea to Manchester United (£55m). Getty
  • Romeo Lavia: Southampton to Chelsea (£53m). PA
    Romeo Lavia: Southampton to Chelsea (£53m). PA
  • Jeremy Doku: Rennes to Manchester City (£51.5m). Reuters
    Jeremy Doku: Rennes to Manchester City (£51.5m). Reuters
  • Manuel Ugarte: Sporting Lisbon to Paris Saint-Germain (£51m). Getty
    Manuel Ugarte: Sporting Lisbon to Paris Saint-Germain (£51m). Getty
  • Declan Rice: West Ham to Arsenal (£105m). Getty
    Declan Rice: West Ham to Arsenal (£105m). Getty
  • Moises Caicedo: Brighton to Chelsea (£115m). Getty
    Moises Caicedo: Brighton to Chelsea (£115m). Getty
  • Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich (£86m). Reuters
    Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich (£86m). Reuters
  • Josko Gvardiol: RB Leipzig to Manchester City (£77m). Getty
    Josko Gvardiol: RB Leipzig to Manchester City (£77m). Getty
  • Neymar: Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal (£77m). Getty
    Neymar: Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal (£77m). Getty
  • Rasmus Hojlund: Atalanta to Manchester United (£64m). Reuters
    Rasmus Hojlund: Atalanta to Manchester United (£64m). Reuters
  • Dominik Szoboszlai: RB Leipzig to Liverpool (£60m). Getty
    Dominik Szoboszlai: RB Leipzig to Liverpool (£60m). Getty
  • Youri Tielemans: Leicester City to Aston Villa (free transfer). Getty
    Youri Tielemans: Leicester City to Aston Villa (free transfer). Getty
  • Sandro Tonali: AC Milan to Newcastle United (£60m). PA
    Sandro Tonali: AC Milan to Newcastle United (£60m). PA
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Chelsea to AC Milan (£14m). Reuters
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Chelsea to AC Milan (£14m). Reuters
  • Nicolas Jackson: Villarreal to Chelsea (£32m). Reuters
    Nicolas Jackson: Villarreal to Chelsea (£32m). Reuters
  • Guglielmo Vicario: Empoli to Tottenham (£17m). Getty
    Guglielmo Vicario: Empoli to Tottenham (£17m). Getty
  • Marcus Thuram: Borussia Moenchengladbach to Inter Milan (free transfer). AFP
    Marcus Thuram: Borussia Moenchengladbach to Inter Milan (free transfer). AFP
  • Jota: Celtic to Al Ittihad (£25m). PA
    Jota: Celtic to Al Ittihad (£25m). PA
  • Kai Havertz: Chelsea to Arsenal (£65m). Reuters
    Kai Havertz: Chelsea to Arsenal (£65m). Reuters
  • James Maddison: Leicester City to Tottenham (£40m). PA
    James Maddison: Leicester City to Tottenham (£40m). PA
  • Edouard Mendy: Chelsea to Al Hilal (£17m). Getty
    Edouard Mendy: Chelsea to Al Hilal (£17m). Getty
  • Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea to Manchester City (£25m). EPA
    Mateo Kovacic: Chelsea to Manchester City (£25m). EPA
  • Justin Kluivert: Roma to Bournemouth (£9.6m). Reuteers
    Justin Kluivert: Roma to Bournemouth (£9.6m). Reuteers
  • Ruben Neves: Wolverhampton Wanderers to Al Hilal (£47m). Getty
    Ruben Neves: Wolverhampton Wanderers to Al Hilal (£47m). Getty
  • N'Golo Kante: Chelsea to Al Ittihad (free transfer). AFP
    N'Golo Kante: Chelsea to Al Ittihad (free transfer). AFP
  • Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea to Al Hilal (£17m). AFP
    Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea to Al Hilal (£17m). AFP
  • Christopher Nkunku: RB Leipzig to Chelsea (£52m). AFP
    Christopher Nkunku: RB Leipzig to Chelsea (£52m). AFP
  • Alexis Mac Allister: Brighton & Hove Albion to Liverpool (£35m). Getty
    Alexis Mac Allister: Brighton & Hove Albion to Liverpool (£35m). Getty
  • Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City to Barcelona (free transfer). AFP
    Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City to Barcelona (free transfer). AFP
  • Joselu: Espanyol to Real Madrid (loan). Getty
    Joselu: Espanyol to Real Madrid (loan). Getty
  • Karim Benzema: Real Madrid to Al Ittiahd (free transfer). AFP
    Karim Benzema: Real Madrid to Al Ittiahd (free transfer). AFP
  • James Milner: Liverpool to Brighton (free transfer). AFP
    James Milner: Liverpool to Brighton (free transfer). AFP
  • Edin Dzeko: Inter Milan to Fenerbahce (free transfer). AP
    Edin Dzeko: Inter Milan to Fenerbahce (free transfer). AP
  • Joao Pedro: Watford to Brighton (£30m). Getty
    Joao Pedro: Watford to Brighton (£30m). Getty
  • Orkun Kokcu: Feyenoord to Benfica (£22m). AP
    Orkun Kokcu: Feyenoord to Benfica (£22m). AP
  • Kevin Schade: Freiburg to Brentford (£20m). PA
    Kevin Schade: Freiburg to Brentford (£20m). PA
  • Fran Garcia: Rayo Vallecano to Real Madrid (€5m). EPA
    Fran Garcia: Rayo Vallecano to Real Madrid (€5m). EPA
  • Evan Ndicka: Eintracht Frankfurt to AS Roma (free transfer). Reuters
    Evan Ndicka: Eintracht Frankfurt to AS Roma (free transfer). Reuters
  • Konrad Laimer: RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich (free transfer). Getty
    Konrad Laimer: RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich (free transfer). Getty
  • Teemu Pukki: Norwich City to Minnesota United (free transfer). PA
    Teemu Pukki: Norwich City to Minnesota United (free transfer). PA
  • Raphael Guerreiro: Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich (free transfer). Getty
    Raphael Guerreiro: Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich (free transfer). Getty
  • Alejandro Grimaldo: Benfica to Bayer Leverkusen (free transfer). EPA
    Alejandro Grimaldo: Benfica to Bayer Leverkusen (free transfer). EPA
  • Benjamin Sesko: Red Bull Salzburg to RB Leipzig (£20 million). Reuters
    Benjamin Sesko: Red Bull Salzburg to RB Leipzig (£20 million). Reuters
  • Ramy Bensebaini: Borussia Moenchengladbach to Borussia Dortmund (free transfer). AP
    Ramy Bensebaini: Borussia Moenchengladbach to Borussia Dortmund (free transfer). AP
  • Naby Keita: Liverpool to Werder Bremen (free transfer). AP
    Naby Keita: Liverpool to Werder Bremen (free transfer). AP
  • Mahmoud Dahoud: Borussia Dortmund to Brighton (free transfer). AP
    Mahmoud Dahoud: Borussia Dortmund to Brighton (free transfer). AP
  • Houssem Aouar: Lyon to Roma (free transfer). AP
    Houssem Aouar: Lyon to Roma (free transfer). AP
  • Jefferson Lerma: Bournemouth to Crystal Palace (free transfer). Getty
    Jefferson Lerma: Bournemouth to Crystal Palace (free transfer). Getty
  • Malcom: Zenit St Petersburg to Al Hilal (£51.5m). AFP
    Malcom: Zenit St Petersburg to Al Hilal (£51.5m). AFP
  • Otavio: Porto to Al Nassr (£51.5m). Getty
    Otavio: Porto to Al Nassr (£51.5m). Getty
  • Kim Min-Jae: Napoli to Bayern Munich (£43m). Reuters
    Kim Min-Jae: Napoli to Bayern Munich (£43m). Reuters
  • Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (£43m). AFP
    Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (£43m). AFP
  • Moussa Diaby: Bayer Leverkusen to Aston Villa (£47m). Getty
    Moussa Diaby: Bayer Leverkusen to Aston Villa (£47m). Getty
  • Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham to Al Hilal (£45m). AFP
    Aleksandar Mitrovic: Fulham to Al Hilal (£45m). AFP
  • Andre Onana: Inter Milan to Manchester United (£45m). Getty
    Andre Onana: Inter Milan to Manchester United (£45m). Getty
  • Matheus Cunha: Atletico Madrid to Wolverhampton Wanderers (£43m). Getty
    Matheus Cunha: Atletico Madrid to Wolverhampton Wanderers (£43m). Getty
  • Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: Lazio to Al Hilal (£34.3m). Getty
    Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: Lazio to Al Hilal (£34.3m). Getty
  • Milan Skriniar: Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain (free transfer). AFP
    Milan Skriniar: Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain (free transfer). AFP
  • Goncalo Ramos: Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain (loan ahead of £52m permanent transfer). AFP
    Goncalo Ramos: Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain (loan ahead of £52m permanent transfer). AFP
  • Fabinho: Liverpool to Al Ittihad (£40m). Getty
    Fabinho: Liverpool to Al Ittihad (£40m). Getty
  • Lucas Hernandez: AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain (£39m). EPA
    Lucas Hernandez: AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain (£39m). EPA
  • Axel Disasi: Monaco to Chelsea (£39m). EPA
    Axel Disasi: Monaco to Chelsea (£39m). EPA
  • Pau Torres: Villarreal to Aston Villa (£28m). Reuters
    Pau Torres: Villarreal to Aston Villa (£28m). Reuters
  • Harvey Barnes: Leicester City to Newcastle United (£38m). Getty
    Harvey Barnes: Leicester City to Newcastle United (£38m). Getty
  • Mohammed Kudus: Ajax to West Ham (£37m). AFP
    Mohammed Kudus: Ajax to West Ham (£37m). AFP
  • Jurrien Timber: Ajax to Arsenal (£34m). Getty
    Jurrien Timber: Ajax to Arsenal (£34m). Getty
  • Micky van de Ven: Wolfsburg to Tottenham (£35m). AFP
    Micky van de Ven: Wolfsburg to Tottenham (£35m). AFP
  • Gabri Veiga: Celta Vigo to Al Ahli (£34m). EPA
    Gabri Veiga: Celta Vigo to Al Ahli (£34m). EPA
  • Xavi Simons: PSV Eindhoven to Paris Saint-Germain (£3.5m, spending season on loan at RB Leipzig). Getty
    Xavi Simons: PSV Eindhoven to Paris Saint-Germain (£3.5m, spending season on loan at RB Leipzig). Getty
  • Lois Openda: Lens to RB Leipzig (£33m). AFP
    Lois Openda: Lens to RB Leipzig (£33m). AFP
  • Edson Alvarez: Ajax to West Ham (£32.5m). Getty
    Edson Alvarez: Ajax to West Ham (£32.5m). Getty
  • James Ward-Prowse: Southampton to West Ham (£30m). Getty
    James Ward-Prowse: Southampton to West Ham (£30m). Getty
  • Tino Livramento: Southampton to Newcastle (£40m). Getty
    Tino Livramento: Southampton to Newcastle (£40m). Getty
  • Elye Wahi: Montpellier to Lens (£26m). AFP
    Elye Wahi: Montpellier to Lens (£26m). AFP
  • Lionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami (free transfer). AFP
    Lionel Messi: Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami (free transfer). AFP
  • Joao Pedro: Watford to Brighton (£30m). Getty
    Joao Pedro: Watford to Brighton (£30m). Getty
  • Allan Saint-Maximin: Newcastle to Al Ahli (£24m). Getty
    Allan Saint-Maximin: Newcastle to Al Ahli (£24m). Getty
  • Seko Fofana: Lens to Al Nassr (£21.5m). Getty
    Seko Fofana: Lens to Al Nassr (£21.5m). Getty
  • Felix Nmecha: Wolfsburg to Borussia Dortmund (£25m). AFP
    Felix Nmecha: Wolfsburg to Borussia Dortmund (£25m). AFP
  • Roger Ibanez: Roma to Al Ahli (£25m). Getty
    Roger Ibanez: Roma to Al Ahli (£25m). Getty
  • Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich to Al Nassr (£25m). AFP
    Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich to Al Nassr (£25m). AFP
  • Castello Lukeba: Lyon to RB Leipzig (£25m). AFP
    Castello Lukeba: Lyon to RB Leipzig (£25m). AFP
  • David Raya: Brentford to Arsenal (loan with £27m option to buy). Getty
    David Raya: Brentford to Arsenal (loan with £27m option to buy). Getty
  • Hugo Ekitike: Reims to Paris Saint-Germain (£24.5m). AFP
    Hugo Ekitike: Reims to Paris Saint-Germain (£24.5m). AFP
  • El Bilal Toure: Almeria to Atalanta (£24m). AFP
    El Bilal Toure: Almeria to Atalanta (£24m). AFP
  • Aymeric Laporte: Manchester City to Al Nassr (£23.5m). Reuters
    Aymeric Laporte: Manchester City to Al Nassr (£23.5m). Reuters
  • Lesley Ugochukwu: Rennes to Chelsea (£23m). Getty
    Lesley Ugochukwu: Rennes to Chelsea (£23m). Getty
  • Daichi Kamada: Eintracht Frankfurt to Lazio (free transfer). Getty
    Daichi Kamada: Eintracht Frankfurt to Lazio (free transfer). Getty
  • Tyler Adams: Leeds United to Bournemouth (£23m). AP
    Tyler Adams: Leeds United to Bournemouth (£23m). AP
  • Nathan Collins: Wolves to Brentford (£23m). Reuters
    Nathan Collins: Wolves to Brentford (£23m). Reuters
  • Hamed Junior Traore: Sassuolo to Bournemouth (£22m). Reuters
    Hamed Junior Traore: Sassuolo to Bournemouth (£22m). Reuters
  • Loro Majer: Rennes to Wolfsburg (£21m). Getty
    Loro Majer: Rennes to Wolfsburg (£21m). Getty
  • Gianluca Scamacca: West Ham to Atalanta (£21m). Getty
    Gianluca Scamacca: West Ham to Atalanta (£21m). Getty
  • Christian Pulisic: Chelsea to AC Milan (£17m). EPA
    Christian Pulisic: Chelsea to AC Milan (£17m). EPA
  • Samuel Chukwueze: Villarreal to AC Milan (£17m). Getty
    Samuel Chukwueze: Villarreal to AC Milan (£17m). Getty
  • Marcelo Brozovic: Inter Milan to Al Nassr (£15m). AFP
    Marcelo Brozovic: Inter Milan to Al Nassr (£15m). AFP
  • Franck Kessie: Barcelona to Al Ahli (£10m). Getty
    Franck Kessie: Barcelona to Al Ahli (£10m). Getty
  • Boulaye Dia : Villarreal to Salernitana (£10m). Getty
    Boulaye Dia : Villarreal to Salernitana (£10m). Getty
  • Tete: Shakhtar to Galatasaray (free transfer). AP
    Tete: Shakhtar to Galatasaray (free transfer). AP
  • Marco Asensio: Real Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain (free transfer). AFP
    Marco Asensio: Real Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain (free transfer). AFP
  • Robert Sanchez: Brighton to Chelsea (£20m). EPA
    Robert Sanchez: Brighton to Chelsea (£20m). EPA
  • Alex Scott: Bristol City to Bournemouth (£20m). PA
    Alex Scott: Bristol City to Bournemouth (£20m). PA
  • Calvin Bassey: Ajax to Fulham (£19m). Getty
    Calvin Bassey: Ajax to Fulham (£19m). Getty
  • Lee Kang-in: Mallorca to Paris Saint-Germain (£18.5m). AFP
    Lee Kang-in: Mallorca to Paris Saint-Germain (£18.5m). AFP
  • Anatoliy Trubin: Shakhtar to Benfica (£8.5m). AFP
    Anatoliy Trubin: Shakhtar to Benfica (£8.5m). AFP
  • Djibril Sow: Eintract Frankfurt to Sevilla (£8.5m). AFP
    Djibril Sow: Eintract Frankfurt to Sevilla (£8.5m). AFP
  • Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace to Galatasaray (free transfer). Getty
    Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace to Galatasaray (free transfer). Getty
  • Cameron Archer: Aston Villa to Sheffield United (£18.5m). Getty
    Cameron Archer: Aston Villa to Sheffield United (£18.5m). Getty
  • Yassine Bounou: Sevilla to Al Hilal (£18m). AP
    Yassine Bounou: Sevilla to Al Hilal (£18m). AP
  • Victor Boniface: Uniion Berlin to Bayer Leverkusen (£17.5m). Getty
    Victor Boniface: Uniion Berlin to Bayer Leverkusen (£17.5m). Getty
  • Josip Sutalo: Dinamo Zagreb to Ajax (£17.5m). AFP
    Josip Sutalo: Dinamo Zagreb to Ajax (£17.5m). AFP
  • Riyad Mahrez: Manchester City to Al Ahli (£30m). Getty
    Riyad Mahrez: Manchester City to Al Ahli (£30m). Getty
  • Wataru Endo: Stuttgart to Liverpool (17m). AFP
    Wataru Endo: Stuttgart to Liverpool (17m). AFP
  • Yunus Musah: Valencia to AC Milan (£17m). PA
    Yunus Musah: Valencia to AC Milan (£17m). PA
  • Merih Demiral: Atalanta to Al Ahli (£17m). Getty
    Merih Demiral: Atalanta to Al Ahli (£17m). Getty
  • Marcel Sabitzer: Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund (£16m). Getty
    Marcel Sabitzer: Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund (£16m). Getty
  • Granit Xhaka: Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen (£13m). Getty
    Granit Xhaka: Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen (£13m). Getty
  • Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City to Barcelona. AFP
    Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City to Barcelona. AFP
  • Manor Solomon: Shakhtar to Tottenham (free transfer). AFP
    Manor Solomon: Shakhtar to Tottenham (free transfer). AFP
  • Roberto Firmino: Liverpool to Al Ahli (free transfer). Getty
    Roberto Firmino: Liverpool to Al Ahli (free transfer). Getty
  • Jordan Henderson: Liverpool to Al Ettifaq (£12m). Getty
    Jordan Henderson: Liverpool to Al Ettifaq (£12m). Getty
  • Sergio Busquets: Barcelona to Inter Miami (free transfer). Getty
    Sergio Busquets: Barcelona to Inter Miami (free transfer). Getty
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UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)

  • Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs 
  • Thursday 20 January: v England 
  • Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh 

UAE squad:

Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith  

if you go

The flights

Etihad and Emirates fly direct from the UAE to Seoul from Dh3,775 return, including taxes

The package

Ski Safari offers a seven-night ski package to Korea, including five nights at the Dragon Valley Hotel in Yongpyong and two nights at Seoul CenterMark hotel, from £720 (Dh3,488) per person, including transfers, based on two travelling in January

The info

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The specs

Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel

Power: 579hp

Torque: 859Nm

Transmission: Single-speed automatic

Price: From Dh825,900

On sale: Now

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THE SPECS

Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Transmission: Constant Variable (CVT)

Power: 141bhp 

Torque: 250Nm 

Price: Dh64,500

On sale: Now

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

MATCH INFO

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RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11', 48', 75', Poulsen 23', Sabitzer 36')

Man of the Match: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)

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The specs: 2018 Peugeot 5008

Price, base / as tested: Dh99,900 / Dh134,900

Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power: 165hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 240Nm @ 1,400rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.8L / 100km

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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FIXTURES

Monday, January 28
Iran v Japan, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Tuesday, January 29
UAEv Qatar, Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium (6pm)

Friday, February 1
Final, Zayed Sports City Stadium (6pm)

Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

Why it pays to compare

A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.

Route 1: bank transfer

The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.

Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.

Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction

Total received: €4,756

The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.

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Trump v Khan

2016: Feud begins after Khan criticised Trump’s proposed Muslim travel ban to US

2017: Trump criticises Khan’s ‘no reason to be alarmed’ response to London Bridge terror attacks

2019: Trump calls Khan a “stone cold loser” before first state visit

2019: Trump tweets about “Khan’s Londonistan”, calling him “a national disgrace”

2022:  Khan’s office attributes rise in Islamophobic abuse against the major to hostility stoked during Trump’s presidency

July 2025 During a golfing trip to Scotland, Trump calls Khan “a nasty person”

Sept 2025 Trump blames Khan for London’s “stabbings and the dirt and the filth”.

Dec 2025 Trump suggests migrants got Khan elected, calls him a “horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor”

Scorline

Iraq 1-0 UAE

Iraq Hussein 28’

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

Farasan Boat: 128km Away from Anchorage

Director: Mowaffaq Alobaid 

Stars: Abdulaziz Almadhi, Mohammed Al Akkasi, Ali Al Suhaibani

Rating: 4/5

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Engine: 80 kWh four-wheel-drive

Transmission: eight-speed automatic

Power: 402bhp

Torque: 760Nm

Price: From Dh280,000

Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

About Karol Nawrocki

• Supports military aid for Ukraine, unlike other eurosceptic leaders, but he will oppose its membership in western alliances.

• A nationalist, his campaign slogan was Poland First. "Let's help others, but let's take care of our own citizens first," he said on social media in April.

• Cultivates tough-guy image, posting videos of himself at shooting ranges and in boxing rings.

• Met Donald Trump at the White House and received his backing.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

Updated: September 01, 2023, 6:32 AM