Just when you thought the Saudi Pro League transfer frenzy had settled down, Al-Hilal is back in the headlines with another staggering target in mind. Fresh off closing an £80m deal for Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, the Riyadh giants have now turned their attention toward Paris Saint-Germain sensation Ousmane Dembele.
Reports out of Europe reveal that Al-Hilal officials have already opened initial contacts with Dembele’s representatives. The Saudi powerhouse is keen on securing the French international’s green light before launching formal transfer negotiations directly with PSG.
It is a wildly ambitious move, considering Dembele’s stature at the Parc des Princes. The 29-year-old winger has been in electric form under Luis Enrique, anchoring PSG’s front line and coming off a stellar World Cup campaign with France. Unsurprisingly, the French champions have zero interest in letting their star man walk out the door and are actively preparing a new contract extension to tie him down past 2028.
However, Al-Hilal’s financial muscle is well documented, and their intent to assemble an unbeatable attacking force is clearer than ever. Whether Dembele can be tempted away from European football remains the big question, but transfer observers will be watching this story closely as the summer window heats up.
