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The 2026 World Cup spotlight has transformed MLS from a selling league into a hardball negotiator, with American clubs now demanding Premier League-level fees for their stars. European scouts are discovering that the land of opportunity has become the land of inflated price tags.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being held on American soil, standout tournament performances are driving immediate transfer activity in real time. European clubs are scrambling to sign breakout stars before their valuations skyrocket post-tournament, creating unprecedented summer market dynamics.
European giants are increasingly treating MLS as a development league rather than a destination, inserting buyback clauses and sell-on percentages that undermine the league's competitive integrity. Here's how the system works and why MLS should fight back.
The Saudi Pro League's spending spree isn't just changing Middle Eastern football – it's creating a domino effect across Europe that's directly impacting your favorite club's transfer strategy. Here's how Riyadh's riches are reshaping the global game.