Chelsea learn Ziyech transfer on verge of collapse before financial deadline

Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech’s proposed transfer to Al-Nassr is at serious risk of collapse after the Saudi Arabian side reportedly raised concerns over a knee problem during his medical examinations. It’s the second time in six months the Moroccan has experienced complications trying to depart Stamford Bridge after his loan switch to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed in the final hours of the January transfer window due to paperwork complications.

PSG are also understood to have flagged an issue with Ziyech’s knee when he underwent his medical in France but the European giants were prepared to proceed with the move following a second opinion.

Now Foot Mercato are reporting that Ziyech’s switch to Saudi Arabia now looks unlikely as Al-Nassr have huge doubts as to whether they want to push ahead with the deal.

They have already agreed an £8million fee with Chelsea, who are eager to get the move finalised today as they prepare to submit their 2022/23 financial records.

Because of Chelsea’s excessive spending since the arrival of Todd Boehly, every departure is crucial to balancing their books as it will help their cause when they attempt to make further signings moving forward.

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Chelsea are one of several Premier League clubs currently on UEFA’s Financial Fair Play watch-list which is why departures are crucial before the June 30 deadline.

Reports in Saudi Arabia claim Al-Nassr have also had problems finalising a contract with Ziyech at their end.

Journalist Khaled Al-Rasheed tweeted: “Al-Nassr turns away from the contract with the Moroccan and stops the negotiations due to the lack of agreement on some items.”

There appears to be no way back for Ziyech at Chelsea as Mauricio Pochettino looks to put his own stamp on the squad he has inherited from Frank Lampard.

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The 30-year-old attacker failed to score in 18 Premier League appearances last season for the Blues during a miserable campaign under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Lampard.

Ziyech has managed just six top-flight goals in three seasons since arriving from Ajax back in 2020 although he did help Chelsea win the Champions League in his debut season in west London.

Chelsea have already finalised seven departures this summer and more are likely to follow in due course.

Tiemoue Bakayoko was released while N’Golo Kante headed for Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad.

Edouard Mendy also followed his old team-mate to Saudi Arabia and has this week signed for Al-Ahli.

Kalidou Koulibaly has also signed for Al-Hilal after Inter Milan saw a loan bid rejected for the former Napoli defender.

Mateo Kovacic has already sealed his £25m transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City.

Kai Havertz has also joined London rivals Arsenal in a £67.5m transfer deal. On Thursday, Chelsea finally struck an agreement with Manchester United for Mason Mount worth £60m.

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