Al-Nassr Targets Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Kaoru Mitoma in Summer Transfer Raid
Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr has set its sights on three Premier League stars with Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Kaoru Mitoma emerging as key transfer targets ahead of the 2025/26 season according to sources from GIVEMESPORT (GMS).
With an aggressive approach in the winter transfer window including a £71 million move for Jhon Duran from Aston Villa Al-Nassr is preparing another raid on the English top flight. The Saudi Pro League club is reportedly keen to add more attacking flair and West Ham United Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion could struggle to hold onto their prized assets.
Sources indicate that Al-Nassr has compiled a three-man shortlist with Mohammed Kudus identified as their top target. The Ghanaian midfielder has been a standout performer for West Ham and the club is bracing for an £85 million bid from Al-Nassr.
Despite Kudus having a release clause the Saudi side reportedly prefers to negotiate a deal directly rather than trigger it outright. This would allow them to structure the payment in a way that benefits both parties.
Alongside Kudus Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has also attracted serious attention. While Cherries chairman Bill Foley is working on retaining key players Bournemouth would not stand in Semenyo’s way if Al-Nassr meets their valuation which is believed to be around £75 million.
Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma another long-term target remains on Al-Nassr’s radar despite the club failing with bids of up to £75 million in January. However, Mitoma has publicly expressed no desire to move to Saudi Arabia and Brighton is under no pressure to sell. Nevertheless Al-Nassr is keeping a close watch on his situation, hoping that their financial muscle might eventually sway the Japanese star.
The Hammers Cherries and Seagulls could all find themselves fending off Al-Nassr’s advances in the coming months. West Ham in particular could struggle to retain Kudus if an offer close to his release clause is submitted.
Meanwhile Bournemouth is aware that Semenyo is attracting Premier League interest which could drive up his price tag. Brighton, on the other hand, remains firm in their stance on Mitoma, though the player’s future could depend on how the club performs in European competitions.
While Al-Nassr has yet to make a final decision on which player to prioritize their intent is clear—they want a big-name signing from the Premier League. Kudus appears to be the most realistic option given West Ham’s financial considerations and the player’s potential openness to a move.
If Al-Nassr meets the asking price the summer transfer window could see some major departures from the Premier League with Kudus Semenyo and Mitoma all at the center of Saudi Arabia’s latest football revolution.