Al Qadsiah in Advanced Talks to Sign Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders
After completing their preseason tour in Asia, Manchester City faces an active final stretch of the summer transfer window. The club aims to enhance Enzo Maresca’s roster while also looking to transfer some players. One potential exit is Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Saudi Arabian team Al Qadsiah. His departure from City could transpire sooner than anticipated.
Al Qadsiah Pursues Tijjani Reijnders
According to David Ornstein from The Athletic, Al Qadsiah is actively engaged in discussions with Manchester City regarding a potential transfer for Reijnders. There is optimism that a deal could materialize within days.
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Fabrizio Romano has reported that the two clubs are close to finalizing a transfer fee of €60 million (£51.3 million) for the midfielder. However, as of now, Reijnders has not made a commitment to the move to Saudi Arabia. Nottingham Forest is also interested in acquiring Reijnders, but his ultimate decision regarding his future remains pending.
Profit Potential for Manchester City
Ornstein notes that Manchester City signed Tijjani Reijnders for £46.5 million from AC Milan during the 2025 summer transfer window. Making a profit on this transfer would represent a successful business transaction for City.
Although Reijnders showed promise last season, he struggled to secure a vital role in Pep Guardiola’s lineup. His potential for goals and passing was recognized, but he found it challenging to cope with the Premier League’s physical demands. Given the league’s evolving nature, it seems unlikely that Reijnders would become a starter under Enzo Maresca this season.
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A transfer this summer may be the optimal choice for Tijjani Reijnders, with Al Qadsiah emerging as a leading contender for his services. While it remains uncertain whether he desires a move to Saudi Arabia, indications suggest Manchester City is positioned to profit from the deal, marking it as a prudent business decision.
Once Manchester City concluded their preseason tour of Asia, the final weeks of the summer transfer window always looked like they’d be a busy time for Hugo Viana, Ferran Soriano and company. City are eager to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad and at the same time players will be sold by City. One player who could depart is Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. It has now been revealed that Sauid Arabian club Al Qadsiah are in advanced talks over a move for Reijnders. The Dutch international could be on his way out of City a lot quicker than expected.
Al Qadsiah have made their move to sign Tijjani Reijnders.
David Ornstein has reported for The Athletic that Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah are in advanced talks with Manchester City over a deal that would see Tijjani Reijnders move to Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it is reported that there is hope that a deal to sell Reijnders to Al Qadsiah could be reached within days.
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Fabrizio Romano has reported that Manchester City are close to agreeing on a transfer fee of €60 million (£51.3 million) with Al Qadsiah. However, Romano reports that as of yet, Reijnders has not made a decision on whether or not he would like to move to Saudi Arabia. Lastly, it is reported that Nottingham Forest are also eager to sign Reijnders. However, the final decision on where the Dutch midfielder will play next season rests with him.
If Manchester City could make a profit on Tijjani Reijnders that woud be excellent business.
As David Ornstein also reports, Manchester City signed Tijjani Reijnders for £46.5 million from AC Milan during the 2025 summer transfer window. If they can make a profit on Reijnders, that would be excellent business for them.
Tijjani Reijnders had his moments last season, but he couldn’t establish himself as an important member of Pep Guardiola’s side last season. Reijnders had the eye for goal and a pass that City hoped for. However, he struggled to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League. With how the Premier League has continued to evolve with winning duels and the physical side of the game being so important, it is hard to see Reijnders being a first-team regular for Enzo Maresca this season.
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A summer transfer is perhaps the best option for Tijjani Reijnders. Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah looks to have put themselves at the front of the queue to sign him. Whether or not Reijnders wants a move to Saudi Arabia isn’t definitively known as of yet. However, it does seem like Manchester City will make a profit on Reijnders, which would be excellent business.
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