Club delegation in London to discuss move for Chelsea trio
A group led by the Saudi government’s head of football has arrived in London to arrange a move for three departing Chelsea players.
According to Get Football News France, a Saudi Arabian delegation is in London to negotiate the transfer of three Chelsea players. Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, and Hakim Ziyech have all been linked with moves to the Middle Eastern league, with none of them wanted at Stamford Bridge.
The Saudi wave continues to hit the Premier League like a sandstorm, with more players being linked with moves. The Saudi PIF-run Middle Eastern League has brought in some well-known individuals, which may seem reminiscent to what China accomplished many years ago.
Nonetheless, the Saudi teams are offering substantial sums and are in talks with numerous top-level players to make the transfer. At this time, the money on offer attracts many top players, particularly those who have no future at their current clubs.
Following recent ties to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a group lead by the Saudi government’s head of football is in London to negotiate three options with Chelsea. The players involved are Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech, and Edouard Mendy.
Koulibaly was recently connected with a return to Italy, but it appears that a move to Saudi Arabia would be beneficial to all sides. For starters, the PIF is willing to provide competitive compensation. Given that he still has a lucrative long-term contract with Chelsea, a good offer could please the defender.
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The PIF had already approached Chelsea about Koulibaly, but they now want to move forward. As has been the case in recent weeks, one of Saudi Arabia’s premier clubs may be looking for a defender to join their ranks.
Meanwhile, Mendy is set to leave Chelsea after losing his starting job to Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Saudis are interested in him, and it appears that a move is now a possibility. The Premier League club is looking for hefty compensation.
Finally, Ziyech, the last of the Chelsea trio, appears to be on his way out. He was on the verge of leaving in January when a loan transfer to PSG fell through at the last minute due to bureaucratic snafus. Al Nassr are said to be interested in signing the Moroccan, who may be leaving Europe.
Chelsea will be pleased if the Saudi delegation signs three of their players. They will demand a sizable fee for each of those three, which might help them balance their financial records, which may have been scrutinized.
