Transfer news: Alpha Touré to Neom, Amadou Koné to Al-Ahli
Still looking to strengthen their midfield, Al-Ahli are reportedly trying to sign Amadou Koné on this final day of the Saudi Arabian window transfer market. If the former Reims player were to leave Neom club, he would then make a move for Alpha Touré (Metz).
On the final day of the Saudi window transfer this Sunday, a game of musical chairs could have a direct impact on Ligue 1 competition. After the unsuccess transfer market of Monaco’s Pape Cabral to Al-Ahli , because of the dismissal of sporting director Rui Pedro Braz, the Jeddah club is still looking for a young midfielder within 21 age old or under to strengthen its team squad.
Having spent two years at Châteauroux from (2021-2023) under Saudi ownership, Oussama Hawsawi, The new sporting director has made 21-year-old former Reims midfielder Amadou Koné a top transfer target to other clubs. Koné is currently under contract until 2029.
. However, a transfer for the Neom midfielder would cost any team €20 million. The PIF, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund that approves or rejects the transfers, is said to be handling the matter.
Meanwhile, if the deal goes through, he will also have to consider Koné’s successor at Neom club, who will logically need to replace his player. The Saudi club’s preferred target is in France league: Metz’s Alpha Touré. Under contract until 2028 in Lorraine, the 20-year-old Senegalese player has a release clause, and his club needs the proceeds from his sale to another club. A transfer to Neom would therefore suit all parties. Touré, who has 30 Ligue 1 match appearances to his name, has already been targeted in recent weeks by Al-Diraiyah and… Al-Ahli.
