DEAL OFF: Why Hakim Ziyech is no longer joining Saudi club Al-Nassr

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The transfer of Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has been called off.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, after Ziyech failed an initial medical, he underwent further tests on Friday in Madrid which confirmed red flags with his knee & hip.

Following the issues from his medical, Al-Nassr offered Ziyech a new offer with his basic wage reduced by 40% but the Moroccan international rejected the offer.

Meanwhile, according to Gazzetta dello Sport via GOAL, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has rejected a mammoth £865,000 per week offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

Lukaku spent last season on loan at Inter Milan and wants to remain at the San Siro for the 2023-24 season but Inter Milan have yet to table a formal transfer bid.

Inter Milan want to sign Lukaku on loan again next season but Chelsea only want a permanent exit for the Belgium striker.