Kevin De Bruyne linked with shock transfer that would ROCK world football

Outgoing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly been linked with a shock move.

Back in April, it was confirmed that the Belgian would leave City at the end of the season.

De Bruyne said in an emotional statement: "Dear Manchester, Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading. So I'll get straight to it and let you all know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.

"Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here- and you deserve to hear it from me first."

He continued: "Football led me to all of you - and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city. This club.

"These people gave me everything. I had no choice but to give everything back. And guess what - we won everything. Whether we like it or not, it's time to say goodbye."

Ever since the news was made public, De Bruyne has been linked with a host of different teams, including clubs in Saudi Arabia, the United States and in Europe.

Kevin De Bruyne has been linked with a shock move. Image: Getty

Now, it has been claimed that newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool have made a shock bid to sign the 33-year-old.

As reported by Italian news outlet Di Marzio, De Bruyne has a proposal from Liverpool and would like to remain in European football.

It has been suggested that Serie A side Napoli are also interested in signing the midfielder.

During his time at the Etihad Stadium, De Bruyne has played 418 games, scoring 108 goals and assisting 177.

In total, he won six Premier Leagues, five League Cups, two FA Cups, three Community Shields, one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup.