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Sadio Mane agrees personal terms with Al Nassr in surprising U-turn
According to reports, Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane has agreed a deal in principle to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
One of the more well-known players this transfer window who has been linked to a move to the Middle East is the former Liverpool player.
After a somewhat lacklustre 12 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions in his debut season with Bayern, Mane gained notoriety for his physical altercation with teammate Leroy Sane after a Champions League defeat.
Mane originally declined to negotiate a move to Saudi Arabia, but according to rumours in May, Bayern would consider bids for him.
Steven Gerrard sought to ramp up Saudi Pro League interest in Mane after taking over at Al Ettifaq, but 90min understands he has now quickly reached an agreement in principle on personal terms with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
Mane emphasizes that he would not have even considered moving to Saudi Arabia a fortnight ago, thus the decision represents a significant U-turn.
Bayern expects to not be able to return the £35 million they spent to Liverpool to recruit Mane, but they will try to bring in a number that is as near to that amount as they can.
The Bundesliga champions are hopeful that the deal will move through quickly and that Mane will soon sign with Al Nassr.
Bayern Munich is still interested in getting Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur, according to sources who spoke to mp3bullet, but Spurs have reportedly continued to refuse to even set a price for their star striker.