Manchester City eyeing £100m Kevin De Bruyne deal amid Saudi interest

Manchester City are reportedly expecting £100million for Kevin De Bruyne this summer but the Belgian has not agreed a personal deal with Al-Ittihad despite reports suggesting he has according to Ben Jacobs.

It has been a quiet summer so far for the English champions, with Brazilian winger Savio the only new arrival at the club, but there is expected to be more activity, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, as the new season approaches.

De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad and is considered a long-term target for the Saudi Pro League as they continue their recruitment drive this summer.

De Bruyne not about to join Saudi Arabia

The 33-year-old has been at Manchester City since 2015 after joining from German side Wolfsburg and has established himself as one of the greatest players in Premier League history.

It is no secret that the Saudi Pro League are keen to sign the Belgium international, but reports that he has agreed a deal with Al-Ittihad appear to be far from the truth.

Jacobs clarified the situation by reporting that De Bruyne was not close to a move to Saudi Arabia and that City would expect £100million to part ways this summer.

He spoke to X.com and said:

“Kevin De Bruyne is currently not close to Al-Ittihad and has not yet agreed a Saudi transfer, as reported for @talkSPORT.

“KDB has been a long-standing Saudi target, but negotiators know that #MCFC I would expect £100m this summer.

TalkSPORT adds that Saudi negotiators are reportedly prepared to wait until De Bruyne’s contract expires in 2025 to make a move.

The City legend has already said he is open to a move to Saudi Arabia and has not been shy about the vast finances on offer.