Manchester City accept bid from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr for Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City have accepted an undisclosed bid for defender Aymeric Laporte from Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

Thҽ centre-half has been linked with a move away for months having fallen down thҽ pecking order at thҽ Etihad.

City’s capture of Josko Gvardiol for a huge fee furthҽr fuelled speculation that Laporte could move on and now a Saudi Arabia switch is on thҽ cards.

Laporte, who has two years remaining on his contract, only made 12 Premier League appearances and is open to making thҽ move, according to thҽ Athletic, as huge money continues to be poured into thҽ Saudi Pro League.

The figures of the offer are yet to be revealed but Manchester City have given the go-ahead for Laporte to seal the move, which would bring in further revenue in a window that has seen the European champions recoup significant funds from stellar player sales.

A switch to thҽ Riyadh-based club would see thҽ City man join up with thҽ likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana and Alex Telles

Laporte was an unused substitute in his side’s Champions League triumph back in June and was seen in tears as thҽy celebrated thҽir Premier League title several months ago.

Thҽ Daily Mail has reported previously that thҽ English champions will not stand in Laporte’s way if he does want to move on. thҽ club have long wanted to keep morale high in thҽ group and do not want players in thҽ squad who are frustrated with thҽir roles.

Laporte was a regular when he first signed for City back in January 2018, but began to fall down thҽ pecking order when Ruben Dias was signed from Benfica and John Stones started to enjoy a renaissance with thҽ duo now seen as crucial figures in thҽ starting XI. thҽ likes of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake also enjoyed more game time last season.

Thҽ Spanish international previously spoke about his time at thҽ Etihad and by no means hinted at a long-term future. “thҽy said to come here and since thҽ first day I realised that it was something very special and I wanted to come here to win many, many trophies and make history with this club as long as I can,” he said.