TOP STORY: Saudis want to talk to De Bruyne
Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have contacted Kevin De Bruyne's agent in the hope of setting up a meeting with the Manchester City midfielder, according to Rudy Galetti.
The journalist referred to this as an evolving situation, with Al Nassr hoping to explain their sporting project to the 32-year-old in detail.
De Bruyne is undoubtedly one of the most talented players Man City have had within their ranks, recording 96 goals and 153 assists while winning the Champions League, five Premier Leagues, two FA Cups, five League Cups, a UEFA Super Cup and various individual awards.
However, questions have begun to emerge about the Belgium international's future at the Etihad.
His injury record is a large factor in that, with the midfielder currently missing due to an issue that forced him off 23 minutes into the Citizens' Premier League opener against Burnley.
If those doubts continue, then it is likely that outside interest in the midfielder will increase, especially as his current contract expires in the summer of 2025.
Al Nassr have already shown their ambition when it comes to transfers with the names they have brought in including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, Seko Fofana, Aymeric Laporte and Marcelo Brozovic.
PAPER GOSSIP
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- AC Milan and Internazionale are both interested in Salzburg striker Roko Simic, reports Calciomercato. Some Rossoneri scouts watched on as the 20-year-old faced Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday, receiving a yellow card and playing 71 minutes in his side's 2-1 defeat at the San Siro.
- Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg remains a priority for Juventus in the January transfer window, reports Calciomercato. They are also looking at Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips and could ask the Premier League champions for a free loan with the option to make the deal permanent.
- Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier has signed a new contract that will keep him with the club until 2027 and includes a release clause, reports Christian Falk, who adds that this comes despite concrete interest from Brentford and Everton. Liverpool have also scouted the 21-year-old, who has scored six Bundesliga goals so far this season.
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