Ex-Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is close to joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, talkSPORT understands.
The Frenchman, currently at Lyon, has agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted Saudi side.
A delegation from Al-Qadsiah is currently in Lyon and it is understood talks over a deal are progressing.
Lacazette would still be able to play at the Olympics if he joins, having recently been named in the France squad for Paris 2024.
The 33-year-old scored 19 goals in Ligue 1 last season, making him the joint-second highest scorer in the French top-flight, behind only Kylian Mbappe.
English football fans know him best for his five-year spell at Arsenal, where he scored 54 Premier League goals.
Lacazette arrived from Lyon in a £46.7million deal but ultimately ended up rejoining Les Gones on a free transfer when his Gunners contract expired in 2022.
He will become the latest high-profile star to swap top-flight European football for the riches of Saudi Arabia, joining stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.
Premier League superstars Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, currently at Liverpool and Manchester City respectively, are often linked with lucrative moves to the Kingdom.
Al-Qadsiah, meanwhile, are looking to make waves after running away with the Saudi First Division title last season.
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The newly-promoted side are eager to land a marquee signing quickly to challenge mega-rich clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Jose Mourinho recently held talks with Al-Qadsiah about becoming their new manager but ultimately opted to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce instead.
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