Al-Ittihad are lining up a move for a Real Madrid star valued at around €60 million as they look to reshape their midfield following N’Golo Kante’s departure to Fenerbahce.
The Saudi Pro League side have been forced back into the market after Kante agreed to join the Turkish giants, leaving Al-Ittihad with a major gap to fill ahead of the new season.
It has been revealed that Al-Ittihad have now identified a Real Madrid player as a leading target, with the club ready to explore a high-profile deal to bring him to Jeddah.
With Kante no longer in the squad, Al-Ittihad are prioritising a midfielder who can offer control and balance, and the Real Madrid man is seen as a player who fits what they want for the next stage of their rebuild.
Any deal would be significant, with the player’s price tag set at €60m, and Al-Ittihad are expected to push hard as they aim to stay competitive domestically and in continental competition.
The focus at the club is now on moving quickly in the transfer market, with the Kante-to-Fenerbahce switch having accelerated plans to secure a top-level replacement.
