Kevin De Bruyne to the Saudi second tier?! Al-Qadsiah plotting stunning move for Man City assist king – but there's a catch

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is attracting more interest from Saudi Arabia – this time from a second-tier side.

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• De Bruyne wanted by Saudi side
• Will make offer if they get promoted
• Al-Nassr also linked with Belgian

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Saudi second-tier side Al-Qadsiah have remarkably set their sights on the Belgian playmaker, according to . A move would be contingent on promotion, but the Khobar club expect to reach the Saudi Pro League and hope to lure the City star to boost their hopes of becoming a big name in the top flight.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It is not clear if De Bruyne will be interested in making the move to Saudi Arabia any time soon, however. The 32-year-old's contract at City expires in 2025 and he remains an important figure in the team, but the ex-Chelsea player has managed just one Premier League appearance so far this season, having sustained a muscle injury in the first game of the season.

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  De Bruyne is at the top of Al-Qadsiah's list of international targets for the summer transfer window. They are not the only Saudi team linked with him, though, as it was reported in October that Al-Nassr hope to meet with his agent to discuss a possible transfer.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DE BRUYNE?

  The attacking midfielder will continue his rehabilitation with the aim of getting fit and back into action in the near future.