Saudi Arabia plot triple transfer raid on Premier League with Kevin de Bruyne and Mo Salah both on wishlist
KEVIN DE BRUYNE tops a list of Premier League legends tipped for mega-money bids from Saudi Arabia this summer.
Manchester City‘s main playmaker, Liverpool striker Mo Salah and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro can expect mind-boggling offers.
From next season Saudi Pro League clubs will be more eager than ever – and more able – to chase major names.
That’s when the number of foreign players allowed in each squad rises from eight to ten.
And the leading four Saudi teams are keen to exploit the rich transfer resources given to them by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund.
The Times say City are likely to receive a massive approach for De Bruyne.
The 99-cap Belgian, 32, has returned from hamstring surgery with two goals and seven assists in seven games.
But his contract expires at the end of next season.
Salah, 31, and 32-year-old Casemiro, 32, are other predicted targets as Saudi clubs eye players whose peak days could be ending soon.
Pro League teams were linked with approaches for both men in January.
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And former Real Madrid hero Casemiro looks vulnerable to a squad shake-up at Old Trafford come the end of the season.
But the potential loss of De Bruyne would provide the biggest shock to the English top flight.
Nonetheless, Etihad chief Pep Guardiola has been cautious about the midfielder’s workload since his comeback from injury in January.
KDB missed Tuesday’s 1-0 Prem win over Brentford due to a hamstring niggle
But it’s anticipated he’ll make the squad for Saturday’s visit to Bournemouth or next Tuesday’s FA Cup fifth-round trip to Luton.
Guardiola said: “I don’t know if he’s 100 per cent but we took good decisions not to take a risk against Brentford.”