Former Blues loanee Jens Cajuste’s future could now be in Saudi Arabia with Neom the latest club to show interest in signing the Napoli midfielder on loan.

Early this month, TWTD reported Premier League Burnley were in pole position to sign the Swedish international, who enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 at Portman Road, the 25-year-old having previously put a switch to Turkish side Besiktas on hold while he explored other options.

Both those moves are still understood to remain on the table - while the Blues retain an interest, although with a return to Suffolk looking unlikely - but now Saudi Pro League new boys Neom are in discussions with Napoli.

According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, Neom, Saudi First Division champions last season, and Napoli are in talks regarding a loan deal worth €2.5 million (£2.25 million) plus a €7 million (£6 million) option to buy.

The one-time Midtjylland man made 26 starts and seven sub appearances for the Blues during his season on loan, scoring once, and was beaten to the Supporters Player of the Year award by Liam Delap by only 36 votes.

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warfarinman69 added 23:32 - Jul 30 Please can we stop getting these stories about where an ex-loanee is likely to be playing this year. If Ipswich was a serious option for him, he would be here by now. PS - I thought he did a great job for us last season
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howsey51 added 04:16 - Jul 31 What a waste of the peak years of his career that would be.
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Monkey_Blue added 06:25 - Jul 31 I’d still love to see him here so I don’t mind Cajuste updates. What I don’t get is why he would have any interest in a loan to Saudi. His salary wouldn’t go up and let’s be honest, there is one reason to move to Saudi and it’s money. Sure after a year there may be an option to be a big pay day but this seems even less of a good move than Besiktas. Maybe It’s a case of Napoli being keen and not having even asked the player if he’d be up for going.

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Dissboyitfc added 07:44 - Jul 31 I love the updates, something to read about over breakfast. After all nobody is being forced to read and comment! Keep the stories coming Phil!
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Dissboyitfc added 07:46 - Jul 31 If he goes to Saudi for the season how does that better a loan deal with us?
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MickMillsTash added 08:18 - Jul 31 25! I thought he must be at least 30. I hope he gets a good deal but unless we dramatically improve the players around him we need more 'battle' in the centre mid than he gave us.
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Linkboy13 added 08:43 - Jul 31 I wasn't as impressed as some on here with Cajuste i think it emphasised what a poor side we were. Teams in this country are not exactly queuing up to buy him. I think as a championship player he would be a outstanding buy.
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Radlett_blue added 09:03 - Jul 31 If we get Hackney over the line, I think we lose all interest in Cajuste.
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bluesissy added 09:14 - Jul 31 So boring
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Ipswich1977 added 09:23 - Jul 31 What a waste of a career.
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tetchris added 09:24 - Jul 31 Who cares?
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Cloddyseedbed added 10:02 - Jul 31 He was never as good as some made him out to be. Lets move on.
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PhuketPete added 11:14 - Jul 31 My single thought is that Jens doesn’t have a clue what he really wants as he and (more likely) his agent) flirt with clubs across different leagues, standards and pay scales. The only thing that is self evident is that he has little regard for being part of a club where everyone really liked and appreciated him.
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weepingx2018 added 11:40 - Jul 31 Hackney & Cajuste & Azor...that would be lovely!
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JeremiahBrown added 11:46 - Jul 31 I don't think it is Jens. I think it is his agent and club. I think he really liked it here and wanted to stay.
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Dissboyitfc added 11:54 - Jul 31 Jeremiah brown players and agents should be reminded who is pay who’s wages! If Jens wants to come here and he wanted it enough he needs to put his foot down and say, he is just holding out for a better offer, which I don’t believe the Saudi offer is!
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TimmyH added 12:16 - Jul 31 Blimey this is going on for a player who is not coming here...I wish somebody would sign him.
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Monkey_Blue added 13:15 - Jul 31 There was a story elsewhere just yesterday that we are still keen but I don’t take much notice of those unsourced rumours. Too many football sites just trying to get traffic.
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