Saudi Club Enters Race To Sign Kevin De Bruyne; Competition for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

The interest in Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne keeps on growing in Saudi Arabia. Previously, Al Nassr expressed their desire to strengthen their midfield to support Cristiano Ronaldo, with De Bruyne being one of their main targets. Now, Al Qadisiyah, another Saudi side, has also joined the competition for his signature, intensifying the competition for the Belgian’s services.

Kevin De Bruyne is currently sidelined as he recovers from surgery for his hamstring injury. He is expected to make his return on January 7 in the match against Huddersfield. Although a transfer in the current January window seems unlikely, rumors are swirling about potential moves during the summer transfer window.

Al Nassr now has competition to sign Kevin De Bruyne

Recent reports from Saudi Arabia suggest Al Qadisiyah, a team in the Saudi First Division League, has expressed strong interest in acquiring the 32-year-old during the upcoming summer transfer window. This news comes shortly after reports of the Saudi Investment Fund’s renewed interest in the Belgian superstar.

The SIF reportedly approached De Bruyne to make him their top target for the summer transfer window. Now, Al Qadisiyah is aiming to capitalize on this interest for themselves. However, one might wonder why the Belgian midfielder would consider joining a team that is not competing in the highest division of the country.

Nonetheless, it is worth considering that Al Qadisiyah currently sits at the top of the table in the First Division League and could potentially earn promotion to the prestigious Saudi Pro League if they maintain their current form. This potential scenario could complicate matters for Al Nassr, who have not yet given up on signing Kevin De Bruyne.

Why Al Nassr is keen on signing the Manchester City midfielder?

Al Nassr currently sits in 2nd position in the Saudi Pro league table thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s 20 goals. However, coach Luis Castro has expressed concerns about the team’s midfield. It has been reported that Castro is dissatisfied with Seko Fofana’s performance and is seeking a replacement.

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As a result, Al Nassr is setting its sights on acquiring Kevin De Bruyne. Furthermore, they have also shown interest in Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, a former teammate of Ronaldo’s. Just like De Bruyne, there is also competition for the Riyadh-based club to secure Casemiro. But in this case, the interest is from French giants PSG. The transfer market is known for its unpredictability, and it seems that Al Nassr will face a challenging task in securing their desired signings.

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