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Al Hilal Close to €30 Million Deal for Rennes Prospect Kader Meite as Man United Hold Fire

The reported agreement underscores Manchester United's cautious January stance on teenage recruits.

Overview

  • Fabrizio Romano reports Rennes have accepted an offer worth about €30 million from Al Hilal, with the 18-year-old set to undergo a medical.
  • The National says Meite chose the Saudi Pro League move after interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.
  • Local reporting indicates United monitored Meite but were not planning a January bid, with club sources calling the links exaggerated.
  • Meite, a France youth international, has three goals and two assists in 17 appearances for Rennes this season.
  • Al Hilal, leading the Saudi Pro League, are adding attacking depth as they target domestic success and the Asian Champions League.