Transfer News: Ngolo Kante On The Verge Of Joining Al-Ittihad, Chelsea To Rival Liverpool For Romeo

Ngolo Kante On The Verge Of Joining Al-Ittihad

Some huge news from Romano, with talkSPORT reporting that Ngolo Kante is set to leave Chelsea and follow Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo into the Saudi Pro League.

Wilfried Zaha has also been named in reports, with both players’ contracts expring with their respective clubs this summer.

Chelsea to rival Liverpool for Romeo Lavia

Chelsea are thought to be eyeing a move to sign Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, with news of Ngolo Kante’s expected departure coming earlier this evening.

According to Football Insider, The Blues are ready to launch a bid in the region of £45-50 million, with Man City’s reported £40 million buy-back clause only coming into effect next year for the young Belgian midfielder.

Liverpool are also thought to be interested in the teenager, who became a Premier League regular this season for the relegated side.

DONE DEAL

Benzema joins Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema has been confirmed to be joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, with the French striker joining following his departure from Real Madrid.

The 35-year-old will join former Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, with the announcement of a deal keeping him at the club until 2026.

Al Nassr offer Zaha three-year deal worth £45m

Wilfried Zaha has received a huge offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Sky Sports News has been told Zaha has been offered a three-year deal worth £45m (£15m per year).

Zaha’s representatives have also been approached by Atletico Madrid and three other Champions League clubs.

The Ivory Coast international has not made a decision on his future yet and wants to assess all his options.

Signing a new contract at Crystal Palace has not been ruled out, with his current deal set to expire at the end of June.

USMNT forward Timothy Weah a potential target for Juventus

Weah is expected to be available for a fee of €10m when he leaves Lille this summer. Juventus and Marseille are amongst those interested in winning the 23-year-old’s signature.

Reiss Nelson set to agree new long-term Arsenal contract

The final details are being sorted on a new contract for Reiss Nelson. His current contract is up this summer and there is an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal