Al-Nasser They have reportedly registered their interest Manchester Unitedof Eric BaileyAs the centre-back prepares to leave the 20-time English champions in this summer’s transfer window.
The 29-year-old moved to Man United from Villarreal in 2016 and made 113 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions, proving his most productive season at the club in his first of 38 appearances.
Bailly has struggled with various fitness issues in recent years, however, making just seven appearances during the 2021-22 season before spending the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Marseille.
The Ivory Coast international made 23 appearances for Marseille last season but struggled to make his mark for the French outfit.
The Red Devils head coach’s plans include leaving Bailly out of the Man United squad that traveled to America for their pre-season tour with the defender. Eric ten Haag.
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According to the Italian journalist Fabrizio RomanoBailey will make a decision on his future ‘soon’ and will be approached by Al-Nasser to talk about a move to Saudi Arabia.
Romano claims Al Itifaq He is also interested in bringing him to Saudi Arabia Fulham The center back is keeping a close eye on the situation.
Sky Sports News to the author Dharmesh Sheth Also claimed to be a former Man United teammate Cristiano RonaldoHe was talked into moving to Saudi Arabia, playing for Al-Nasser.
“Interest from Saudi Arabia in Manchester United defender Eric Bailly. Three-year £20m deal with two clubs,” Sheth wrote on his Twitter account.
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Cristiano Ronaldo spoke directly to him about the league and the lifestyle. Bailey absent from United’s US tour The contract has a one-year option remaining.
Al-Nasser has already signed a player from Man United this summer Alex Tellus Saudi Arabia will complete its move to the organization on Sunday.
Journalist Muhammad Hamdi Al-Nasser claimed they were willing to pay £20m to sign Bailly, who did not play the final 26 minutes of Marseille’s 1-0 defeat to AC Ajaccio on 3 June.
Man United have already moved two centre-backs this summer Axel Tuanzebe And Phil Jones Leaving Old Trafford at the end of their contracts.
Speculation surrounding the future remains Harry MaguireBut Ten Haag has said he wants the England international to stay at Old Trafford for the 2023-24 campaign.