Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are plotting an enormous summer of spending as they aim latest signings from the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s side finished third within the Saudi top flight last season and want to make ground on champions Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, who were runners-up.
They’ve already agreed a deal to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea, with the 25-year-old set to finalise his move from Stamford Bridge imminently.
Despite a completely forgettable spell with the Blues, which saw him loaned out to AC Milan, they’ve managed to sell him to Saudi in a deal price as much as £43.7m.
Al Nassr want to proceed their spending, with one other Chelsea player on their radar, with somewhat shock interest arising in Marc Cucurella.
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While the Blues were greater than completely satisfied to do away with Felix, they’re absolutely not trying to sell the Spanish left-back who has been a key player under Enzo Maresca.
The 27-year-old played 54 times for Chelsea in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals and is about to stay first selection in the following campaign.
He made a slow start after his move from Brighton in 2022, however the Spain international has developed into an enormous player for the Blues.
Spanish publication Marca report that Al Nassr intend to bid for Cucurella and it might likely be an enormous offer from the Saudi side.
Nonetheless, Football.London report that Chelsea don’t have any intention of selling their starting left-back.
Al Nassr will likely have higher luck of their goal at Old Trafford, as also they are excited about signing Manchester United outcast Antony.
Brazilian outlet UOL report the interest within the winger, with Manchester United hoping to get £50m for the player who spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis.
The Red Devils paid £82m for his services in 2022, but even £50m now seems like an ambitious price tag to placed on him.
Foot Mercato have reported that Al Nassr have gone so far as making a suggestion for the Brazil international, although didn’t confirm who much that bid was price.
Antony Premier League stats
Apps: 62
Goals: 5
Assists: 3
Antony has also attracted interest from Brazil, with Botafogo and his boyhood club Sao Paulo making enquiries to the player and United.
But Brazilian outlet Antenados claim Antony has rejected a possible return to his home country, telling each clubs he shouldn’t be considering a move back to Brazil at this stage of his profession.
Antony reportedly thanked Botafogo and Sao Paulo for his or her approaches but informed them he was not currently excited about a return to Brazil.
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