Whereas Manchester Metropolis may need confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne won’t be finishing a sensational Saudi swap this summer season, the Center East has as soon as once more attracted a number of Premier League superstars.
With Aston Villa’s Moussa Diaby finishing a £50million transfer to Al-Ittihad earlier within the week, the Frenchman is the newest Premier League famous person to affix to Saudi Professional League.
Solely persevering with to vacuum up loads of European superstars following Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic transfer to the Center East 18 months in the past, the Saudi’s have confirmed that they’re prepared to interrupt a string of monetary information.
With the Saudi summer season switch window not set to slam shut till October sixth, we’ve taken a have a look at a few of the different Premier League heavyweights that might be heading to the Center East.
Ederson – Manchester Metropolis
Getting his fingers on a sixth Premier League title with Manchester Metropolis final season because the Sky Blues made much more home historical past, Ederson has firmly cemented his spot as a fan favorite across the Etihad.
Nevertheless, with Pep Guardiola publicly stating that the Brazilian shot-stopper might be on the transfer this summer season, Ederson has remained closely linked with what can be a bank-breaking Saudi swap.
Whereas the 30-year-old may need reportedly rebuffed loads of Center Jap curiosity final yr, the previous Benfica goalkeeper is determined to get his want over the approaching weeks.
Though it may need been reported final week that the reigning Premier League champions have supplied Ederson a bumper new deal to remain put on the Etihad, they seem like combating a shedding battle.
Reportedly putting a £60million price ticket on the 25-cap worldwide star and making it clear that they won’t be bullied into accepting any sort of low-ball provide, Al Nassr have positioned Ederson as their standout goal this summer season.
🚨🔵 Pep Guardiola: “I don’t know if Éderson will keep”.
“He has to decide”, says by way of @_joebray.
Éderson already accepted Saudi Professional League transfer from Might however no settlement on payment but between Al Ittihad and Man Metropolis.
Metropolis insist on €50/60m to let Brazilian GK go away. pic.twitter.com/ILzWo0wuLg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2024
Richarlison – Tottenham
With continued hypothesis over the previous week that England worldwide Ivan Toney might be set for a possible transfer to north London this summer season, it has been recommended that Tottenham might be seeking to transfer on a few of their attacking stars.
Whereas Richarlison may need accomplished a £60million transfer from Everton again in the summertime of 2022, the Brazilian ace has largely struggled to seek out his ft within the capital and will already be heading for a fast exit.
Though the one-time Watford starlet may need acknowledged again in January that he has no intention of leaving Spurs, it seems that Richarlison has had a change of coronary heart.
Seeking to stability the books after the arrival of Leeds midfielder Archie Grey, it has been reported that the 27-year-old is excited by a transfer to the Center East and sees his future away from north London.
Coping with a handful of harm points final season and notching only a single strike for the reason that begin of February, the 48-cap worldwide doesn’t look like a part of Ange Postecoglou‘s plans.
🚨🚨| NEW: Tottenham Hotspur need £60M for Richarlison after Saudi Professional League facet, Al-Ahli indicated an curiosity in signing the participant. 🇸🇦
[@TimesSport] pic.twitter.com/CehDC6QY4S
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 22, 2024
Gabriel Jesus – Arsenal
Finally falling quick as soon as once more final season as they missed out on the possibility to get their fingers on a primary Premier League crown since 2004, Arsenal are determined to go one-step additional this time round.
Whereas the Gunners could be set to unveil Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori this weekend, there have been loads of hypothesis over who might be heading for the Emirates exit this summer season.
With Mikel Arteta reportedly putting a brand new hanging famous person on the prime of his summer season wishlist, it seems that Gabriel Jesus’ time within the English capital might be drawing to an in depth.
Omitted from Brazil’s squad for this summer season’s Copa America after notching simply 4 Premier League strikes for Arsenal final summer season, the previous Manchester Metropolis marksmen has loads of query marks over his future on the Emirates.
With it recommended that the Gunners want to get Jesus’ wage off their wage invoice, it has been reported that Al-Ahli have made their intentions clear and are eager on finishing what might be a blockbuster summer season swoop.
Participant cam: Gabriel Jesus 🔍
Shot on Pixel 🤳 pic.twitter.com/RTI270m0jN
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 23, 2024