Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are making bold moves in the transfer market, holding talks with the representatives of Bayern Munich and England captain Harry Kane while also securing a personal agreement with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
Kane open to Saudi switch
Discussions have taken place between Al Hilal and the camp of Kane, 33, with the Bayern Munich frontman reportedly open to a future move to Saudi Arabia. No deal has been struck yet, but the interest is concrete.
Meanwhile, Watkins, 29, has agreed personal terms with Al Hilal — though the Saudi club are yet to submit a formal transfer offer to Aston Villa. The England forward has been one of the Premier League's standout performers in recent seasons, making him an attractive target for the ambitious Saudi outfit.
Newcastle eye Nico Gonzalez
In the Premier League, Newcastle have begun exploratory talks with Manchester City regarding Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24. The discussions are at an early stage, but signal the Magpies' intent to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
Sunderland deal in doubt
Sunderland's proposed £25.7 million move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie, 20, is reported to be in serious jeopardy after concerns were raised over the France Under-21 international's medical examination.
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Coventry's £8.5 million bid for AC Milan and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 30, has been turned down by the Italian club. Real Sociedad have approached West Ham over Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, 28, with Ajax having cooled their interest in the player.
Ipswich have seen a second offer rejected for Bayer Leverkusen's Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios, 27. Tottenham, following the sale of Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, are weighing up a move for Paris St-Germain and Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi, 23.
Inter Milan remain keen on Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, and believe a bid of 35 million euros (£29 million) would be enough to prize him away from Anfield. Wolves have entered the running for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, joining Rangers and Bolton in the hunt for the England under-20 international. Finally, Malaga are chasing free agent Ryan Kent, 29, the English winger who has been without a club since departing Seattle Sounders in January.
