Spurs star the latest target of wild Saudi splurge as Ange faces $95m nightmare: Rumour Mill

Manchester City could be set to lose three superstars in a drastic transfer window, while Chelsea is set for a squad clean-out following their spending spree in the last 12 months. And Saudi Arabia’s poaching raid on Premier League superstars has continued.

Here’s all the latest in a big Premier League Rumour Mill!

SPURS STAR THE LATEST TARGET IN SAUDI SPLURGE

Not even new Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou is safe from the Saudi Arabian rumour mill.

The Gulf nation has gained plenty of headlines in this transfer window, with Karim Benzema linking up with Al Ittihad and Ruben Neves set to leave Wolves and move to Al Hilal.

More stars from across Europe are set to move in the coming months too, with Chelsea trio Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech all linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

And it appears Tottenham could have a big-money bid arrive for one of their key stars in the not-too-distant future.

According to ESPN, Al Ittihad is reportedly preparing a $AUD95 million bid for Spurs superstar Heung-Min Son in what would be an almighty coup.

The report also claims Son would receive a four-year contract and earn a staggering $47 million salary.

However, ESPN notes Spurs are highly unlikely to be interested in selling one of their most prized assets.

Son has 145 goals in 371 games for Spurs and Postecoglou will no doubt want to keep the forward as he gets to grips with life as a Premier League manager.

THREE MAN CITY STARS TIPPED FOR SHOCK EXITS?

Bayern Munich are reportedly in advanced talks to sign fullback Kyle Walker, per Sky Germany, after he fell down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola.

Walker was left on the bench for the Champions League final with Guardiola opting for Manuel Akanji instead. A change to City’s system – with defender John Stones pushing forward into the midfield – has played a key role in pushing fellow England international Walker out of the starting XI.

In April, Guardiola said of Walker’s place in the system: “He cannot do it.

“He will always have pace; Kyle at 60 years old will be the fastest player in this room. To play inside you have to have educated movements – he doesn’t have every one of the characteristics.”

33-year-old Walker has one year remaining on his contract, and has been a key part of City’s dominance in recent years after arriving from Tottenham in 2017 for £50m. He has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League since then.

But he’s not the only big name who could depart, with widespread reports that Bernardo Silva will be allowed to leave the club.

Silva has long been linked to an exit in recent years – and was linked to a move to Barcelona last season before the Spanish side was priced out – but played a crucial role in City’s treble success this season, making over 50 appearances.

Barcelona remain a likely destination, though Barca president Joan Laporta said in January the club could not afford a massive fee for the superstar attacker: “Bernardo Silva for 80 million (Euro) will surely not come … because we will not pay them.”

The 28-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, but City reportedly are open to a sale if the price is right. French giants PSG have also been linked.

And the future of midfield maestro Ilkay Gundogan is still well and truly up in the air. The City captain’s contract expires in less than two weeks, but Sky Sports reports City have only offered the 32-year-old a one-year contract with an optional additional season.

Barcelona, looking to sign a midfielder after the great Sergio Busquets left the Catalan club, would almost certainly pursue the star on a free transfer and offer a longer deal. Arsenal has also been linked, though their priority remains signing West Ham’s Declan Rice.

The Gunners look set to offload Thomas Partey to help fund the Rice move, per Fabrizio Romano.

CHELSEA ALSO LOOK TO CLEAN OUT CLUB

Chelsea’s record-breaking transfer spree in the last 12 months – the first year under its new American owners – has the club set to offload a host of stars in a major clean-out.

French midfielder N’Golo Kante is on the brink of moving to Saudi Arabia, and he’s not the only one being targeted for a move to join Cristiano Ronaldo and the big names in the Gulf nation.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal have lodged an opening bid worth an estimated £21m-£25m for Blues defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Koulibaly only arrived at Stamford Bridge 12 months ago but talks are ‘advanced’ over his exit. Romano also reports Hakim Ziyech is closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia.

And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Edouard Mendy are also being targeted by clubs in that league, according to Mundo Deportivo, while The Guardian names Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku as Saudi targets.

According to Sky in Italy, Inter Milan is also targeting Romelu Lukaku, with the star striker hoping to stay at the Italian club after a successful loan stint.

Fullback Marc Cucurella – who signed from Brighton for £60m last year – is reportedly up for grabs. The 24-year-old made 24 appearances and Newcastle has been linked.

Arsenal is closing in on a £60m deal for Blues attacker Kai Havertz, despite some late interest from Bayern Munich, according to The Sun.

Manchester United had a £40m bid for midfielder Mason Mount rejected, but the Daily Mail reports an improved offer worth £50m is incoming. The Times reports Chelsea is hoping for a fee of £70m.

And Mateo Kovacic is another on the chopping block, with the club in talks with Manchester City over a sale.