Saudi Arabian clubs targeting four major Premier League stars including Man Utd duo

Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly targeting as many as four Premier League stars in the summer transfer window.

Last summer, Saudi Professional League clubs spent huge amounts of money as they lured some of Europe’s biggest names to the Middle East.

After Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023, the likes of Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez and Neymar also made a move to Saudi Arabia.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, it has been claimed that clubs in Saudi Arabia are looking at Premier League players again.

As reported by The Telegraph, Saudi Professional League clubs are plotting moves for four major Premier League stars.

It has been reported that Saudi Arabian clubs are targeting Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Manchester City’s Ederson and Manchester United duo Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.

The report stated that Casemiro’s representatives have already held talks with different clubs in the region and it is believed that United will be willing to sell if any deal is agreed at the start of the transfer window.

In addition, it has been claimed that they are looking to sign as many as 10 marquee signings this summer.

32-year-old Casemiro has been hit with heavy criticism over the last few weeks after his performances against Crystal Palace and Arsenal.

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On Sunday against the Gunners, the Brazilian was slammed by fans after he played Kai Havertz onside for Leandro Trossard’s goal, which turned out to be the match-winner.

Speaking on Sky Sports, former United captain Roy Keane said: “He has to sprint. I'm not sure what he's doing there, I don't even think he needs to make an angle for the goalkeeper there when he goes back. Why is he making a silly angle as if he's going to get it there?

“I’m not saying sprint like a 100-metre sprinter, but you've got to get up the pitch! Just move your feet a little bit. He's got to look across him and go 'we're in trouble here’.”

He added: “Whatever about pressure, I don't think he has to make an angle here. Why is he making an angle? Just stay up the pitch!

“This game is hard enough. Whatever you do, you have to do the basics right. They've not done the basics right at this moment in time. He's an experienced player, he's got to be getting up the pitch.”