Manchester City reportedly accept £30 million bid for Riyad Mahrez from Saudi club
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez looks set to become the latest Premier League star to join the procession to Saudi Arabia, with the treble winners believed to have accepted a £30 million bid.
The Algeria international has been given permission to miss City’s pre-season tour of Asia.
Mahrez, 32, is now set to discuss terms ahead of a potential move to the Jeddah-based Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ahli. Reports have suggested he has been offered a three-year contract.
The former Leicester winger was not included in the 25-man City squad due to leave for Japan and South Korea.
Allan Saint-Maximin on brink of leaving Newcastle as Eddie Howe confirms Saudi talks
Newcastle United are close to selling Allan Saint-Maximin to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli for roughly £30 million, with the French winger eager to depart.
As disclosed by Telegraph Sport last week, talks have been underway for several days and a deal is expected to be concluded soon, with the money paving the way for Newcastle to make a breakthrough in their pursuit of Leicester City’s Harvey Barnes. The England international is expected to arrive in Tyneside this week for a medical.
Midfielder Fofana joins Al Nassr from Lens
Seko Fofana, an Ivory Coast midfielder, has signed a deal with Al Nassr from Ligue 1 club RC Lens until 2026, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Tuesday.
The financial details were not published, although French media reported that the transfer fee was approximately 25 million euros ($28.10 million).
“Al Nassr has officially signed a contract with Ivorian superstar Seko Fofana.” “We wish him the best of luck with our stars,” the club wrote on Twitter.
The 28-year-old joined Lens in 2020, where he scored 21 goals and gave 11 assists in 112 games, helping the club maintain its status in France’s first flight.
Man Utd accept Al-Nassr offer for Alex Telles
Al-Nassr has agreed to terms with Manchester United fullback Alex Telles.
Telles is on the market at Manchester United after spending part of last season on loan with Sevilla.
And an agreement with Al-Nassr is nearing completion.
According to transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano, “Alex Telles to Al Nassr, done deal and here we go!” After the deal was revealed earlier today, an agreement was ready.
“Understand that Manchester United will receive a fixed fee of £4m plus add-ons.”
Henderson & Liverpool accepted deal with Al-Ettifaq
Jordan Henderson is set to reunite with former teammate Steven Gerrard after Liverpool agreed to sell their captain for £12 million.
The Reds have signed an agreement in principle with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq on a basic fee of £12 million, which might climb in the future.
Henderson did not play in the opening friendly at Karlsruher SC on Wednesday, despite being part of the Liverpool team that travelled over to Germany for a 10-day training camp over the weekend. The Reds had finally received a formal approach from Al-Ettifaq following several weeks of rumors.
Liverpool had no intention of letting Henderson leave for a low cost, despite rumors that the Saudi club wanted to get the 33-year-old on a free transfer.
