This Friday, the transfer window closed for most football leagues in Europe, meaning no more players can be signed.

But they can still be lured away, since the Saudi league window remains open. Clubs could lose some players while they face off at the most prestigious competition: The Champions League.

Ken Browne reports from Madrid.

To discuss:

• Max Merrill is a football journalist.
• Nima Tavallaey is an Italian football journalist and broadcaster, co-host of The Italian Football Podcast
• Tim Vickery is a football journalist.
• Juan Arango is a commentator for the MLS Season Pass.

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From @TheAthleticFC: Learn the fate of Europe's elite soccer clubs in the Champions League draw.https://t.co/kw8PdMt6CC

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Toni Kroos on Saudi Arabia:

"Signing in Saudi Arabia is an understandable decision for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is at the end of his career." But it's hard to comprehend for mid-career players who have the quality to play for top clubs in Europe…

Everyone says ambitious… pic.twitter.com/8MiwyypdB4

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