Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr approach Brighton over £54million Kaoru Mitoma transfer with Jhon Duran also set to join

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AL-NASSR have approached Brighton over the £54million signing of Kaoru Mitoma.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian side are already braced to bring in Jhon Duran after agreeing a £65million deal with Aston Villa.

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton celebrating a goal. — Al-Nassr have approached Brighton over the £54million signing of Kaoru Mitoma

The Colombian forward is now set for a medical with the Saudi Pro League club.

And now according to The Athletic, Al-Nassr are in talks with Brighton to sign Japanese winger Mitoma.

But their opening bid of £54m has been rejected.

The 27-year-old has five goals this season, including one in the Seagulls 3-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Mitoma signed for Brighton in 2021 and spent a season on loan at Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium before returning.

He has emerged as a target for Al-Nassr, who also have ex-Liverpool Sadio Mane in their striking line up.

And Al-Nassr are now ready to improve their offer to £90m, although Brighton are reluctant to sell, James Benge reports.

Duran has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi side – despite featuring on Villa’s bench against Celtic.

Kaoru Mitoma's 2024-25 Brighton season statistics: games, chances created, passes, goals, assists, tackles, and fouls.

The Premier League outfit saw off the Scots 4-2 to qualify for the Champions League round of 16.

Ollie Watkins scored but also missed a penalty on the night Arsenal launched an audacious £60m bid for the England international.

And with Duran set for the Middle East – Watkins is expected to stay at Villa Park.

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Aston Villa players Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins celebrating. — Jhon Duran is set to join Al-Nassr while Ollie Watkins is a target for Arsenal

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