Kevin De Bruyne 'wanted' by Saudi Arabian clubs and more Man City transfer rumours

25.09.2023 - 20:49 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Clubs in Saudi Arabia have reportedly set their sights on an audacious attempt to sign Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne - next summer - along with two other Premier League superstars.

Cristiano Ronaldo sparked up a mass exodus to the Gulf state when signing for Al-Nassr when his second act with Manchester United ended on a sour note last season.

Since then, huge names such as Neymar and Karim Benzema have completed moves to the Saudi Pro League, as well as several ex-Premier League players.

Liverpool were able to resist interest in Egypt forward Mohamed Salah before and after the window closed in the major European divisions.

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