Neom prioritising move for Serie A target Granit Xhaka | OneFootball

According to an exclusive report from French media Foot Mercato, Serie A target Granit Xhaka (32) is in the sights of Saudi Arabian club Neom Sports Club.

The Saudi Arabian club side have deep pockets and have been looking to make a mark this summer following last season’s promotion to the Saudi Pro League. Already, Neom have plucked Saïd Benrahma, Marcin Bulka, and Alexandre Lacazette from Ligue 1, and appointed Christophe Galtier as their head coach.

The club are looking to also add some experience to their midfield by bringing Xhaka away from Bayer Leverkusen. Foot Mercato understands that the former Arsenal player is their new priority. However, they face competition from two of football’s most prestigious names.

AC Milan had been highly interested in bringing the Swiss international to Serie A, while more recently, Juventus had been linked with the midfielder. Both clubs would likely struggle to match what Neom could offer financially.

GFFN | Nick Hartland