ARABIA WILL ONCE AGAIN PURSUE THE WINGER
Al-Hilal will go for a 'star' from FC Barcelona to replace Neymar
Published:28/01/2025 - 18:21h
Updated:28/01/2025 - 18:21h
The imminent departure of Neymar Jr. from Al-Hilal opens the door to a new 'top' reinforcement for the Saudi team. The main target for Jorge Jesus's side is none other than Raphinha
Al-Hilal will once again pursue Raphinha next summer. The FC Barcelona winger is the main target for the Saudi team after the confirmation of Neymar's departure, who is working in recent days on his return to Santos in Brazil. For the Catalans, the departure of the Brazilian would represent a record transfer, as the forward has a contract until 2027 and a release clause of 1 billion euros. However, the management will allow the player to decide whether to accept the astronomical Arab offer or not.
Rafa already rejected a net offer of 100 million euros from Al-Hilal in 2024 and, for now, he has no intention of leaving the blue and garnet team next summer. The 27-year-old player is experiencing the best moment of his career, as evidenced by his statistics and performance in every match with Hansi Flick's side. So far, he has scored 23 goals and provided 10 assists in 31 matches, making him the team's leader in goals produced, surpassing Robert Lewandowski.
Al-Hilal will target the Premier League if they fail to convince Raphinha
If they fail again in their attempt to convince Raphinha, Jorge Jesus's team has two other 'stars' in mind to forget the fiasco of Neymar's signing. According to the 'CaughtOffside' portal, one of the main targets for the Saudi club is Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian would arrive at 'zero cost', as his renewal with Liverpool seems completely ruled out after 'Mo' himself stated three weeks ago that the 2024-25 season would be his last with the 'reds'.
The other option that Al-Hilal is very interested in is Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese, one of Xavi Hernandez's frustrated targets during his time in Barcelona, has a contract until 2026, but this season his performance has significantly declined with Pep Guardiola's side. Initially, the '20' could leave Manchester City for a figure close to 50 million euros, as long as the midfielder expresses his desire to leave.