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Al Nassr rival Besiktas for Leicester winger Ghezzal

Leicester City winger Rachid Ghezzal is being linked with a Middle East move.

The 29-year-old spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Turkish outfit Besiktas, where he impressed with eight goals and 18 assists in his 35 appearances on the way to the team securing a league and cup double.

Besiktas were said to be keen to retain his services, but they could now face competition from Al Nassr, reports Takvim.

It is reported Al Nassr are “obsessed" with signing Ghezzal and talks have begun with the Foxes over securing his signature - with “great progress" made.

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