Football Transfer round-up (7 June): N'Golo Kante to follow Karim Benzema at Al-Ittihad

Looking at the key transfer talks for the day

Saudi Pro League Al-Ittihad have announced the signing of Karim Benzema. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner left Real Madrid after 14 years at the Santiago Bernabéu.

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Here are other top football transfer round-up for the day.

N'Golo Kante to follow Benzema

N'Golo Kante is one of the hot prospects in the transfer window. Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad are chasing the World Cup winner. The Saudi clubs are the most active ones in the summer 2023 transfer season.

The transfer business is active and few players have started to change their clubs. Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting big players like Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and recently they submitted their bid for Kante.

According to Fabrizio Romano, "Al Ittihad delegation has presented the official bid to N’Golo Kanté and his camp. Al Ittihad are confident to get the green light soon. Details: €100m inclusive of the image rights, commercial deals and a creative ‘investment portfolio".

N'Golo Kante won back-to-back Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea.

Obstacles Mount for Messi's Highly Anticipated Homecoming

As per Sport, FC Barcelona has made it clear that they have no immediate plans to sell any players. The club is unwilling to undervalue their players just to secure the signing of Messi.

Brahim Diaz to sign new contract

Real Madrid have also decided to extend the contract of Brahim Diaz. The Spaniard will get a contract extension till 2017 and he will be unveiled as a new signing.

Fabrizio Romano tweeted, "New deal will be valid until 2027, to be signed in the next days. Brahim will be presented as new signing & important part of Real squad next year".

Brahim Diaz was on loan at AC Milan for three seasons. The 23-year-old guided the Italian side to a Scudetto in the 2021-22 season.

Zaha chased by Saudi Club Al Nassr

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha receives a huge offer from Saudi club Al Nassr worth £15m a year, as reported by various outlets in the UK.

Angel Di Maria chased by several clubs

World Cup winner, Angel Di Maria, is also available as a free agent. He will be a hot prospect and could get a two-year deal from a big club.

Fabrizio Romano states, "World Cup champion Ángel Di Maria is now officially available as free agent. El Fideo leaves Juventus with immediate effect. Benfica are dreaming of Di Maria’s return but there are several options available, no decision yet. Open race".

AC Milan chasing Christian Pulisic

According to Matte Moretto, AC Milan Express Interest in Christian Pulisic as Chelsea Considers Summer Departure

Dean Henderson to join Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest Aims to Secure Dean Henderson Permanently, But Hesitates at Manchester United's £30 Million Asking Price

Jack Butland joins Scottish Premiership giants Rangers on a four-year deal.

The Ibrox club has recently unveiled Butland as their third signing for the upcoming season, joining midfielder Kieran Dowell from Norwich City and right-back Dujon Sterling from Chelsea.

Brighton to submit new record bid for Levi Colwill

Brighton are preparing a record bid of £40m for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. He was on loan at the Seagulls in the 2022-23 season.

"Brighton are now preparing a new, record bid for Levi Colwill close to £40m to be submitted soon. Chelsea turned down £30m bid last week. Chelsea always had the same position: Colwill is part of long-term project, no intention to sell him," tweeted Fabrizio Romano.