Al Hilal is gearing up for a blockbuster move to secure Viktor Gyokeres, a top target for Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United, after their pursuit of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen hit a roadblock. The highly sought-after Osimhen has reportedly snubbed a staggering offer from Saudi Arabia, opting instead to stay in Europe, where he dazzled last season with 37 goals in 41 appearances during his loan spell at Galatasaray.
With Osimhen firmly committed to remaining on European soil, Al Hilal has swiftly shifted their focus to Gyokeres, the Sporting CP star who has been lighting up the football world. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Saudi powerhouse is preparing a “big move” for the Swedish striker, who has emerged as their “priority target” ahead of the Club World Cup.
Gyokeres is no stranger to attention from Europe’s elite. Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund are all reportedly in the mix, but Sporting CP remains steadfast in their €100 million (£84 million) valuation, refusing to budge on the release clause.
Al Hilal’s ambition knows no bounds this summer. Alongside Gyokeres, the club is eyeing Liverpool’s dynamic duo Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, as well as Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho and Tottenham’s talismanic captain Heung-min Son. The Saudi Pro League side is determined to assemble a star-studded squad capable of dominating the Asian Champions League under the guidance of new manager Simone Inzaghi.
But the hunt doesn’t stop at strikers. Al Hilal is also intensifying efforts to lure Manchester City’s creative maestro Bernardo Silva to the Middle East. With Silva’s contract set to expire next year, City may be persuaded to part ways with the Portuguese playmaker this summer rather than risk losing him for free.
The summer transfer window promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with Al Hilal at the center of the action. Will they succeed in landing their top targets and building a super team? Only time will tell.
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