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Yahoo
a day ago
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Juventus prepare 15m bid for Stuttgart defender
Juventus are reportedly planning to step up their interest in VfB Stuttgart centre-back Jeff Chabot. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A giants want to sign the 27-year-old for around €15 million. Advertisement Stuttgart paid just €4 million to FC Köln to sign him a year ago, so the Swabians could be set for a significant transfer profit - if they choose to sell. The price could even rise further, as Saudi Arabian side Neom SC are also said to be interested. Chabot made a total of 45 appearances for Stuttgart last season, scoring three goals. He is no stranger to Italian football, having previously played for Sampdoria and Spezia Calcio.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Xhaka agrees Saudi switch
Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move to Italy this summer, but now a new suitor appears to have emerged for the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. According to Sky Germany and transfer journalist Nicolò Schira, the 32-year-old has agreed personal terms with Saudi Arabian side Neom SC, who are reportedly offering him around €10 million net per year. Advertisement Sky further reports that Neom have informed Leverkusen of their interest in signing Xhaka and have suggested a possible transfer fee of €6 million. So far, there is no agreement between the clubs, with important talks expected to follow on Monday. Leverkusen have made it clear that they would prefer to keep the experienced midfielder this summer.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
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Neom SC reach verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka has reached a verbal agreement to join Neom SC, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 32-year-old will earn a reported €10m per year at the Saudi Pro League club, who announced their interest in the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder late last week. Juventus had also shown an interest in signing Xhaka but would only be able to offer a salary of around €3.5m per year, significantly lower than Neom SC's offer. Die Werkself have also placed a €8m-€15m valuation on Xhaka but, per Plettenberg, a fee of around €6m has been presented to Leverkusen with no agreement yet reached. Although 'new and potentially decisive' talks are expected to take place on Monday. Advertisement Promoted from the second division, Neom SC have already heavily invested in their squad, spending €43.73m on transfers this summer with the arrivals of Marcin Bulka (Nice, €15m), Amadou Kone (Stade de Reims, €13.33m), Said Benrhama (Lyon, €12m) and Faris Abdi (Al-Fayha, €3.4m), while Alexandre Lacazette has also joined the club upon the expiry of his contract. Whether Xhaka is the next high-profile player to make the switch to Saudi remains to be seen, but there is considerable interest from Neom SC. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Could Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka be heading to Saudi Arabia?
Granit Xhaka's Bayer Leverkusen future remains undecided. Speaking in June, the 32-year-old admitted that a departure from the BayArena could be an option that he wishes to explore, following the high profile departures of Xabi Alonso, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. Die Werkself have placed a €8m-€15m valuation on Xhaka, who was instrumental in the club's Bundesliga and German Cup winning season. And while Juventus has shown an interest in signing the Swiss midfielder, there's a new club that has entered the fold. According to a report by Fussball Transfers, Saudi Pro League club Neom SC are targeting Xhaka and have declared the player as a priority. Xhaka was set to earn a reported €3.5m salary at Juventus, but a move to Saudi would be far more lucrative. Advertisement They've already spent €43.73m on transfers this summer with the arrivals of Marcin Bulka (Nice, €15m), Amadou Kone (Stade de Reims, €13.33m), Said Benrhama (Lyon, €12m) and Faris Abdi (Al-Fayha, €3.4m), while Alexandre Lacazette has also joined the club upon the expiry of his contract. Whether Xhaka is the next high-profile player to make the switch to Saudi remains to be seen, but there is considerable interest from Neom SC. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Aston Villa star Leon Bailey deletes Instagram after compromising video with mystery woman gets leaked
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jamaican footballer and Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey is caught up in controversy after a video allegedly showing him in a compromising position with an unidentified woman surfaced online. The footage went viral, sparking uproar on social media and prompting Bailey to delete his Instagram account. The development comes at a time when the 27-year-old was on the verge of sealing a £25 million ($33,935,807) deal with Neom SC and moving to Saudi Arabia, according to The fans went into a tizzy with some guessing that the leak could hamper the move, while others suggest that the Saudi club may overlook the controversy in light of his capabilities. If the deal becomes a reality, the Jamaican international will earn up to £10 million ($13,574,323) a year, to Legit, the viral clip, which is at the centre of the controversy, allegedly shows the 27-year-old engaging in a private moment with a woman who does not seem to be his publicly known partner. This has set off speculation not only about his personal life but also potential consequences for his professional has stepped away from social media following the video leak, which left the fans in shock. But there is still no official comment from Bailey or Aston Villa over the leaked footage. The Jamaican joined Aston Villa from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021. He has scored 22 goals and 24 assists in over 144 appearances. He was a crucial member of the Villa squad that made it to the Champions League 2024-25 season.
