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Kovacic approach

Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has reportedly been approached by the Saudi Pro League.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Croatian midfielder is only focused on Manchester City.

EXCL: Doucoure set for Saudi

Abdoulaye Doucoure could be the latest big name to swap the Premier League for the Middle East, with a move to Saudi newcomers Neom on the cards.

Doucoure, 32, has been weighing up his next move since parting ways with Everton and now looks set to join a club that didn’t even exist a few years ago.

Neom – backed by Saudi megabucks and linked to the Kingdom’s massive “smart city” project – are wasting no time building a squad fit for the big league.

Forest turned down

Nottingham Forest have seen a £35million bid for Omari Hutchinson rejected by Ipswich Town.

Sky Sports have claimed that the Tractor Boys will demand a much higher fee to sell the midfielder.

Brentford are also interested in the former Chelsea and Arsenal prospect.