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Chelsea players are primed to sign for Saudi-based clubs as a summer clear
out gets under way at Stamford Bridge.
N'Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech are among
the players destined for the Saudi Pro League, while striker Romelu Lukaku
has expressed his desire to remain in Europe and is on Inter Milan's wish
list.
N'Golo Kante
Midfielder N'Golo Kante, who will be a free agent at the end of June, is
close to agreeing a deal to join Al Ittihad.
Chelsea had held talks over a new deal, but understand Kante's desire to
seek a new challenge.
Such is the mutual respect and goodwill between all parties the 32-year-old,
who missed the majority of last season with injury, will leave with
Chelsea's best wishes after seven years of service.
Edouard Mendy
Al Ahli are in advanced talks over the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
The 31-year-old lost his place to Kepa last season, only featuring for
Chelsea once after the winter World Cup.
Mendy is contracted until 2025, but Sky Sports News understands incoming
manager Mauricio Pochettino plans to go into next season with Kepa as his
first-choice goalkeeper.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Al Hilal have entered into talks over the signing of defender Kalidou
Koulibaly.
Inter Milan were interested in the Senegalese international but only wanted
a loan deal.
As it stands, there are no plans for the Blues to sanction a loan move for
Koulibaly.
Hakim Ziyech
Cristiano Ronaldo's club Al Nassr are close to an agreement to sign winger
Hakim Ziyech, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Ziyech was on the verge of a move to PSG in January but it broke down over
paperwork and he stayed put.
Romelu Lukaku
As Sky Sports News has previously reported, striker Romelu Lukaku is likely
to remain in European football despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia.
Inter Milan want to sign him but again favour a loan move. As it stands,
Chelsea are adamant a loan deal is not on their agenda.
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