Al-Nassr is in talks with two clubs over the sale of Sadio Mane as the transfer deadline for Saudi Pro League clubs approaches.
Neither interested party, based in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, has yet met Al-Nassr’s demands for the former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward, who landed a $44 million deal last season.
However, the Riyadh club are willing to complete a deal for Mane, which will free up one of eight senior international squad spots before the Saudi market closes later on Monday. One such spot has already become available after Alex Telles’ contract was terminated, but it will be filled by RB Leipzig’s Mohamed Simakan. In a separate deal, Angelo Gabriel is expected to sign from Chelsea for $25.5 million. The Brazilian would take one of the two places awarded to foreign players under the age of 21. Angelo is said to have already traveled to the kingdom to complete his move.
Mane’s first season in Saudi Arabia saw him deliver 19 goals and 11 assists in 46 games across all competitions, but the Senegalese international’s presence was not enough to lift him to top spot in the Pro League. Elsewhere, Al-Ittihad’s failure to sign Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard has led to them making a move for Porto winger Galeno. The Gunners turned down a loan offer from the Jeddah side, insisting there is no price at which they would approve a deal if they fail to secure a replacement after the close of the Premier League transfer window.