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The Saudis have now turned their attention to luring Neymar to their league, according to reports.
CBS claims Al Hilal, who failed in a bid to sign Lionel Messi, will now try to convince the Brazilian his future lies in the Middle East.
Reps for Al Hilal are said to have flown out to Paris with the offer a huge financial package they hope might convince Neymar to move.
Leeds star Ilan Meslier has revealed he would move to Chelsea, but only to be first choice.
“For now, I have a contract until 2026. Officially, I still belong to Leeds. I will have to think about what could be the best project, be that at Leeds or another club,” Meslier told RMC Sport.
“If it is to go and be on the bench, I’m not interested in that. If it’s to be the number one, of course, you can’t say ‘I’m not interested in Chelsea.’
“I’d prefer to go to a less reputable club where I’ll have more game time than a top European club where I’d sit on the bench.”
Stefan Ortega will be handed a new deal worth £85,000 a week to see off interest from overseas.
Pep Guardiola showed his faith in Manchester City’s back-up keeper by sticking with him for the 2-1 FA Cup final win over neighbours United.
Now the German, who arrived on a free transfer from Arminia Bielefeld last July, is in line for another boost with a fresh contract and £20,000-a-week rise.
Ortega, 30, has made a big impression on Etihad coaches since joining, despite being largely limited to domestic cup appearances.
There were calls for City manager Guardiola to turn to first-choice stopper Ederson at Wembley.
But he stayed loyal — and was rewarded with a crucial last-gasp save to seal Cup glory.
Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibally has been approached for a move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
The centre-back has struggled at Stamford Bridge in his debut campaign for the club.
Juventus have been credited with an interest in the Senegalese defender.
However, Rudy Galetti has claimed that injury hit Al Ittihad have approached Koulibally, as well as out-of-contract Sergio Ramos.
Tottenham are interested in signing Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
The Man Utd winger could be available for £50million this summer.
And new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is said to be a big fan of the former Borussia Dortmund wideman.
Sancho was signed for £73million in 2021, but has failed to hit the heights expected.
Chelsea have received a boost in their double bid to sign a new keeper and resolve their standoff with unsettled striker Romelu Lukaku.
The Blues are eyeing Inter keeper Andre Onana and are now ready to make their move following the Italians’ Champions League defeat against Manchester City on Saturday night.
Inter have already found a replacement in Guglielmo Vicario, from Serie A rivals Empoli.
But they are still demanding around £55million for Onana who kept Man City’s formidable striker Erling Haaland at bay in the Champions League final in Istanbul.
He was beaten only by a surprise shot from midfielder Rodri which sealed victory for the Premier League champions.
Incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is a huge admirer of Onana and is eager to get a deal done.