EFL Clubs Facing Competition From Saudi Arabia for Josh Brownhill

EFL Clubs facing competition from Saudi Arabian for Josh Brownhill

Leicester City and Southampton are set to face fierce competition from Saudi Arabian outlet Al Shabab for former Burnley midfielder and free agent Josh Brownhill, as per James Savundra from Sky Sports. With the interest of Al Shabab being high, and the attraction of a £100k per week offer, Southampton and Leicester will need to act quickly to secure the signing of Brownhill.

EXCLUSIVE: Josh Brownhill is considering a huge offer from Al Shabab.

Saudi Pro League side willing to pay upwards of £100K per week 💰

Has held discussions with two Premier League clubs

Leicester, Southampton & Ipswich expressed interest@SkySportsNews #twitterclarets

— James Savundra (@JamesSavundra) August 27, 2025

Released by Burnley after their Premier League return, the 29-year-old midfielder has spent the summer as a sought-after free agent, drawing interest owing to his proven quality and experience, A standout in the 2024/25 PFA Championship Team of the Year, Brownhill has shown he can be a game-changing asset for any club in the division.

The PFA Championship Team of the Year - voted for by the players. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0N4O5904Zu

— PFA (@PFA) August 19, 2025

Leicester and Southampton: The Rebound

After facing relegation to the Championship upon their return to the Premier League in the 2024/2025 season, both the Foxes and the Saints are looking to bounce back at the first time of asking.

New Leicester boss Marti Cifuentes will be eyeing promotion this season, though the Foxes have been quiet in the market thus far, only bringing in veteran goalkeeper Asmir Begovic while seeing eight players depart. Therefore, this hints at an imminent rebuild for the side who have started the Championship in steady form, with two wins and a single defeat

Southampton, meanwhile, have endured key losses since relegation, most notably Kyle Walker-Peters, Armel Bella-Kotchap, and Tyler Dibling. To mount a return, the Saints urgently need an injection of proven quality.

Brownhill's Impact

Josh Brownhill is a versatile central midfielder, capable of operating in both attacking and defensive roles. Last season, he delivered an outstanding return of 18 goals and 6 assists in 42 league appearances,

A genuine goalscoring midfielder, Brownhill brings a rare blend of attacking threat and stability in the middle. Tempting him back to the EFL amid lucrative Saudi interest may be difficult, but if secured, he'd be a guaranteed game-changer.