Two clubs join race to sign Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne – midfielder to ‘assess’ bids

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is bracing for transfer offers from two other clubs in Saudi Arabia this summer.

The 32-year-old is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium next summer and has yet to hold contract extension talks with Manchester City officials over his long-term future, leading to transfer interest ahead of the transfer window. next month.

De Bruyne will bid to become a six-time Premier League winner this weekend when Pep Guardiola’s side take on West Ham United in east Manchester, needing a win to secure a fourth straight league title.

The Belgian has already won 15 trophies during his time at Manchester City, made 380 appearances and scored over 100 goals for the Sky Blues since his £55million arrival in 2015.

De Bruyne has been directly involved in 24 goals this season despite a long-term injury sidelining the midfielder between August and January, including 14 goals in 17 Premier League appearances.

The midfielder is out of contract at the same time as manager Guardiola at the end of the 2024/25 season, but De Bruyne attracted transfer interest ahead of this summer, with the Sky Blues potentially able to demand a sizeable number. fee for the 32-year-old.

Both the Saudi Pro League and MLS have emerged as potential destinations for the Belgian star, with the midfielder planning to assess any transfer proposals at the end of the season, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

Those proposals may include bids from Saudi Arabian clubs Al Qadsiah and Al-Ittihad, the two teams reportedly joining the race to sign De Bruyne at the end of the season.

Manchester City sold both Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte to the Saudi Pro League last summer, and the Premier League is set for another series of high-profile exits in the Middle Eastern division this year.