Transfer Talk: De Bruyne becomes priority for Saudi league

Posted Saturday, February 24, 2024 by ESPN

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been placed "high" on the transfer shortlist of the four biggest sides in Saudi Arabia, according to the Times.

Clubs are reported to see the 32-year-old Belgium international as the next big signing to help improve the profile of the Saudi Pro League, as well as two other Premier League stars. New attempts to land Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah, 31, are expected to take place, while 32-year-old Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has also emerged as another transfer option.

De Bruyne, who returned from a hamstring injury in January, has played a pivotal role in bring Man City back into title contention this season, having scored one goal while assisting another four in his last five league matches.

But soon set to enter the final 12 months of his contract, it looks as though clubs in the Saudi Pro League are ready to test Manchester City's resolve, with a busy transfer period expected after a recent rule change increased the number of non-Saudi players per Saudi Pro League team from eight to 10 next season.

The Saudi Pro League has been throwing big money at European stars, and Kevin De Bruyne is only the latest player they are focused on.