Al-Qadsiah reportedly near €60m agreement for Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester City could make a small profit on the midfielder after one season, but it remains unclear whether he wants to move to Saudi Arabia.
UnconfirmedThis report is based on Dutch media speculation and has not been confirmed by the clubs or players involved.
Al-Qadsiah are reportedly close to agreeing a €60 million fee with Manchester City for Tijjani Reijnders. VI, citing several media outlets including The Athletic, says the Saudi club has joined Nottingham Forest in showing interest in the midfielder.
A deal between the clubs would not guarantee the transfer. Reijnders has yet to indicate whether he is willing to make the move, while his position at City is said to be under pressure following the arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. City signed Reijnders from AC Milan for slightly less than €55m last year, meaning the reported fee would deliver a modest profit.
Reijnders featured extensively during pre-season matches against Internazionale, the K-League All Stars and Atlético Madrid. However, expectations in England are reportedly that he could lose his starting place once competitive action begins. Anderson, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and Nico González provide competition in deeper midfield, while Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden are alternatives in the number-ten role.
Al-Qadsiah are seeking further reinforcements as they prepare to move into a new stadium and pursue a place among Saudi Arabia’s leading clubs. Their squad already includes Souffian El Karouani, Nacho, Mateo Retegui and Julián Quiñones. The team finished fourth in each of the past two seasons.
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- 'Al-Qadsiah bijna akkoord met Manchester City over transfersom Reijnders'— VI Champions League
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