Al Qadsiah hold advanced talks over Man City’s Tijjani Reijnders
The 28-year-old Netherlands midfielder is the subject of advanced negotiations over a move from Manchester City, though no agreement is yet in place.
Running storyUpdated 15 August, 09:381 update
Update 1Sam Lee
Reijnders was absent from Manchester City’s open training session, with the absence understood to be connected to discussions with Al Qadsiah over a potential move.
Al Qadsiah are in advanced negotiations to sign Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City, with discussions taking place both with the Premier League champions and the Netherlands international. There is currently no agreement and the situation remains unresolved.
David Ornstein says efforts are under way to bring the talks to a conclusion in the coming days. The reporting indicates that while the dialogue has progressed, further work is required to finalise terms with all parties before any deal can be completed.
Reijnders, 28, would depart City if the move is sealed, but that remains contingent on negotiations reaching a successful outcome. At this stage there is no indication of a medical being scheduled, no contract details disclosed and no fee agreed, underlining that the process has not yet reached the finishing line.
What it means for City
Should the transfer be completed, City’s midfield options would be reshaped, though the scale of that impact will only be clear if and when the deal is signed off. For now, the focus is on whether talks can be concluded to the satisfaction of the selling club and the player.
Timelines in such situations can shift quickly and the current expectation, per the reporting, is that movement is possible in the near term. Until an agreement is struck and formalities follow, this remains one to watch rather than a done deal.
Midfielder will continue to monitor the situation and report on any significant developments, including a breakthrough in negotiations or confirmation of an agreement.