Kevin De Bruyne: Man City Reportedly Want £100m for Belgian Ace Amid Saudi Links

Kevin De Bruyne: Man City Reportedly Want £100m for Belgian Ace Amid Saudi Links

Fred Kennedy
updated at January 23, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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  • De Bruyne has emerged as the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks
  • Saudi clubs are said to be leading the hunt for the Man City attacking midfielder
  • De Bruyne has 18 months left on his current contract with the English champions

Manchester City have reportedly disclosed how much they want for Kevin De Bruyne amid the Belgian's transfer links to Saudi Arabia.

The versatile midfielder recently returned from an injury that kept him on the sidelines for the better start of the ongoing season.

Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Photo by Alex Livesey.
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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According to SPORTbible, De Bruyne had been nursing a hamstring injury sustained in City's win over Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season.

However, he has since returned to action, announcing his comeback with a goal and an assist during City's recent 3-2 win away at Newcastle United.

While the Cityzens would naturally want to keep the 32-year-old owing to his significant contribution to the team, De Bruyne remains the subject of transfer speculation.

How much City want for De Bruyne

According to Caught Offside, City would demand a fee in the region of £100m if they are to part ways.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and Al Hilal are believed to be weighing a move for the former Wolfsburg attacking midfielder.

The development comes at a time when City are understood to be keen to extend De Bruyne's contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has already underscored the significance of the midfielder to the team, with the Spaniard hailing his talisman as 'a legend.'

"Kevin is a legend. He is loved by our people and, hopefully, in the last months he can help us be there to the end. We need players like Kevin," he conceded.

De Bruyne explains his relationship with Mourinho

Sports Brief reported on De Bruyne explaining his relationship with Jose Mourinho, the manager fans and media blamed for the playmaker’s departure at Chelsea.

The Man City captain debunked the media narrative on their relationship and claimed he only spoke to the Portuguese manager twice during their time together.

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