Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Qadsiah 'make Kevin De Bruyne top transfer target'

Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Qadsiah have identified Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne as their top transfer target for next summer, according to a report.

The 32-year-old is Man City's longest-serving player within Pep Guardiola's current squad having spent eight-and-a-half hugely successful years at the Etihad Stadium.

De Bruyne has scored 96 goals and registered 153 assists in 358 appearances for the Citizens across all tournaments, and he was a standout performer in the club's historic treble-winning campaign in 2022-23, contributing with 10 goals and 28 assists in 49 matches.

The playmaker, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football, has won a total of 14 trophies with Man City, including five Premier League titles and one Champions League.

De Bruyne, who is closing in on a return to first-team action following over four months out with a hamstring injury, is believed to be facing an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium as his contract is due to expire in June 2025.

According to Goal, De Bruyne may decide to leave Man City this summer if he receives an offer from Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) are said to have reignited their interest in the Belgium international and have been in touch with him over a proposed transfer this summer.

A separate report from Saudi Arabian journalist Nawaf Al Aqeel claims that Saudi second-tier side Al-Qadsiah have placed De Bruyne at the top of their wishlist for the summer transfer window.

Al-Qadsiah only finished 11th in the second tier last season, but they have since made significant improvements and have transformed into promotion contenders this term, as they currently sit at the top of the table after 16 matches, six points clear of