In the event of talks between the two parties breaking down,L’Equipeclaims that a Premier League transfer move "could be on the cards", while there is also interest from the Saudi Pro League. A switch to English football has long been a talking point for the forward, and the financial might of top Premier League clubs make them natural suitors. However, the Middle East presents a highly viable alternative. As N’Golo Kante’s move to Al-Ittihad previously showed, playing in the Gulf state is not an obstacle to featuring for the France national team, encouraging him to consider lucrative Saudi offers.