Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez helped the club win a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 2022/23. AFP
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez helped the club win a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 2022/23. AFP
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez helped the club win a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 2022/23. AFP
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez helped the club win a treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in 2022/23. AFP

Al Ahli bid for Riyad Mahrez, Adrien Rabiot wanted by Atletico and Manchester United


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A look at the latest transfer speculation surrounding players potentially on the move.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have submitted an official proposal for Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, according to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 32-year-old winger has two years remaining on his current deal and the treble winners would only be tempted to sell the Algerian for a significant fee. It is understood that Mahrez was unhappy with his playing time under Pep Guardiola last season as City swept the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League and would be willing to make a move this transfer window.

Inter Miami face competition from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and clubs in Saudi Arabia to sign Jordi Alba, reports ESPN. The 34-year-old left-back left Barcelona at the end of the 202223 season after reaching an agreement to end his contract one year early. It is understood that the in-demand Spain international will make a decision on his future following this week's Uefa Nations League finals.

Bournemouth are close to securing a deal for Justin Kluivert from Roma. The 24-year-old winger, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, looks set for a move to the Premier League, according to Fabrizio Romano. Kluivert, the son of former Ajax, AC Milan and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert, appears to have no future at Stadio Olimpico under current Roma manager Jose Mourinho.

Real Betis’ William Carvalho is set for a move to Al Nassr to play alongside Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo next season, reports Italian football journalist Rudy Galetti. The 31-year-old defensive midfielder joined Betis in 2018 from Sporting. While no financials have been disclosed, it is thought Betis are holding out for a fee of €15 million.

Adrien Rabiot is being pursued by Atletico Madrid and Manchester United as his Juventus contract nears its end, reports Diario AS. The 28-year-old midfielder is set to become a free agent again at the end of this month, after arriving in Turin on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. It is reported that Atletico hope to entice a move to Spain to play alongside his France teammate Antoine Griezmann, despite the financial leverage of Manchester United. However, Tuttosport reports that Old Lady are confident that they will reach an agreement with Rabiot over a new deal and so he will remain at the club next season.

Tottenham are interested in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, football.london reports. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to leave Chelsea this summer, but he could be set to remain in the Premier League, with Spurs and Newcastle looking at the England international. Gallagher is reportedly one of various midfield options, alongside James Maddison, that new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is looking to bring to North London as he looks to bolster his squad for next season.

Manchester City have enquired about Paris Saint-Germain teenager Warren Zaïre-Emery in swap deal for Bernardo Silva, according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. Portugal international midfielder Silva, 28, was close to joining Barcelona last summer, before going on to prove a vital part of Pep Guardiola's squad as they won a historic treble. Zaïre-Emery, 17, is one of the top talents in PSG's academy but is said to prefer a move to Spain.

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    Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland holds the European Cup. AFP
  • The team buses pass through the fans in the streets. PA
    The team buses pass through the fans in the streets. PA
  • Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, Aymeric Laporte with the Emirates FA Cup and Ruben Dias with the Premier League trophy. PA
    Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, Aymeric Laporte with the Emirates FA Cup and Ruben Dias with the Premier League trophy. PA
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates during the treble parade. PA
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates during the treble parade. PA
  • Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy. PA
    Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy. PA
  • Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, Aymeric Laporte with the Emirates FA Cup and Ruben Dias with the Premier League trophy. PA
    Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, Aymeric Laporte with the Emirates FA Cup and Ruben Dias with the Premier League trophy. PA
  • Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, left, with the FA Cup, Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, and Bernardo Silva, right, with the Premier League trophy during the parade in Manchester to celebrate the club winning the treble. PA
    Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips, left, with the FA Cup, Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy, and Bernardo Silva, right, with the Premier League trophy during the parade in Manchester to celebrate the club winning the treble. PA
  • The trophy parade is cheered by Manchester City fans as it passes through the streets of Manchester. AP
    The trophy parade is cheered by Manchester City fans as it passes through the streets of Manchester. AP
  • Fans take photos as the Manchester City bus passes through Manchester. Reuters
    Fans take photos as the Manchester City bus passes through Manchester. Reuters
  • Manchester City's Bernardo Silva lifts the Premier League trophy. PA
    Manchester City's Bernardo Silva lifts the Premier League trophy. PA
  • Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy. PA
    Manchester City's Phil Foden with the Champions League trophy. PA
  • Manchester City fans take shelter from the rain ahead of the parade. PA
    Manchester City fans take shelter from the rain ahead of the parade. PA
  • A City fan climbs a traffic light to get a better view. Reuters
    A City fan climbs a traffic light to get a better view. Reuters
  • City fans wait for the parade. PA
    City fans wait for the parade. PA
  • Manchester City fans in the rain during the parade. PA
    Manchester City fans in the rain during the parade. PA
  • A City fan with an inflatable Erling Haaland doll. PA
    A City fan with an inflatable Erling Haaland doll. PA
  • City fans line the streets of Manchester before the trophy parade. Getty
    City fans line the streets of Manchester before the trophy parade. Getty
  • A street vendor with Champions League trophy balloons ahead of the treble parade. PA
    A street vendor with Champions League trophy balloons ahead of the treble parade. PA
  • A Manchester City fan looks upwards towards the rain clouds as the parade is delayed due to bad weather. Reuters
    A Manchester City fan looks upwards towards the rain clouds as the parade is delayed due to bad weather. Reuters
  • A fan with an inflatable Jack Grealish doll. PA
    A fan with an inflatable Jack Grealish doll. PA
  • City fans try to shelter from the rain. Reuters
    City fans try to shelter from the rain. Reuters
Updated: August 16, 2023, 12:12 PM