Saudi giants ‘utilizing Ruben Neves switch’ to try to signal Chelsea’s Koulibaly

Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal are reportedly utilizing the signing of Ruben Neves to land Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal worldwide centre-back appears to be like set to be certainly one of Mauricio Pochettino’s casualties following the Argentine’s appointment at Stamford Bridge after only one yr in west London.

Koulibaly has didn’t dwell as much as expectations since becoming a member of the membership in a £34million deal from Napoli final summer season.

Now it appears to be like as if Chelsea may obtain a large payment for the 31-year-old, who can be wished by Inter Milan.

Fabrizio Romano claims Al Hilal are ready to pay as much as £25million for Koulibaly as they search so as to add one other big-name signing to their ranks from the Premier League.

Al Hilal have already agreed a £47m payment with Wolves to signal Neves in a shock transfer that may finish his six-year keep at Molineux.

Neves is because of journey to the Middle East within the coming days to finalise the transfer regardless of curiosity from Barcelona.

Koulibaly may very well be as a result of observe go well with offering Al Hilal are capable of strike a cope with Chelsea sooner or later.

Inter have not too long ago proposed a mortgage deal for the participant however Chelsea have little interest in accepting the proposal.

But having beforehand shone in Serie A with Napoli, Koulibaly may very well be forgiven if he needs to return to Italy after a troublesome debut marketing campaign in England.

The colossal central defender would reportedly web round £25m per season within the Middle East on a three-year contract.

He’s not the one Chelsea participant of curiosity both in Saudi Arabia the place golf equipment are persevering with to focus on marquee signings from Europe’s top-five leagues.

Hakim Ziyech is needed by Al-Nassr the place he may but workforce up with Cristiano Ronaldo in assault.

Edouard Mendy has additionally acquired a suggestion from Al Ahli and he appears to be like prone to depart Chelsea this summer season.

Romelu Lukaku stays in talks over a return to Inter Milan after rejecting an method from Al Hilal.

Koulibaly’s exit may pave the way in which for Levi Colwill to interrupt into the Chelsea first-team following his mortgage spell with Brighton final season.

The Seagulls have already seen one bid rejected for Colwill and are anticipated to strive once more with a contemporary £40m proposal.

Colwill needs assurances of normal taking part in time at Stamford Bridge and Pochettino is eager to construct his defence across the teen.