After successfully recruiting left-back Alex Telles, Al-Nassr continued to target another MU defender, Eric Bailly. Even they are willing to spend £20m for the Ivorian player.
After escaping the transfer ban, Al-Nassr has been active again in the summer market of 2023. The Saudi team brought in two midfielders, Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan and Seko Fofana from Lens.
Bailly is said to have chatted with his former Manchester United team-mate Ronaldo and received advice to try playing in the Saudi Pro League.
Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo’s club officially announced the new contract, left-back Alex Telles . The Brazilian star left Man United to join the Saudi team for £6m. His contract is for 2 years.
Marc Mechenoua, a football analyst, has also revealed that Al-Nassr and Eric Bailly are discussing a potential deal for the Ivorian to reunite Telles and Ronaldo.
Manchester United have announced their squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, and Bailly is one of many famous players eliminated.
Bailly is expected to leave Man United this summer because there is no place in coach Ten Hag’s plans. The 29-year-old centre-back has entered the final year of his contract, but United have the option to extend for another season. Last year, Bailly played for Marseille on loan.
Bailly did not attend Man United’s pre-season training period. He and Alex Telles were allowed to stay in England and look for a new home.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and the Manchester Evening News, Bailly has been informed that he is no longer part of manager Erik ten Hag’s plans. In addition, Bailly was also absent from Carrington for the start of the pre-season.
After six consecutive years of injury, the 30-year-old midfielder is unlikely to play again for Man United. The Red Devils are only hoping to rake in £2m from the sale of Bailly. But with Al-Nassr’s push, they can collect 10 times that amount.
