Gabriel Martinelli top target for Al Hilal, $55m deal considered
Sports journalist Assaf Al-Khulaifi says Gabriel Martinelli is Al Hilal’s first-choice signing, with a $55 million budget set for the transfer.
Sports journalist Assaf Al-Khulaifi has revealed that Al Hilal's management considers Gabriel Martinelli as their top transfer target. Although no final agreement has been reached yet, the club has earmarked a budget of approximately $55 million for a direct acquisition. Al-Khulaifi, speaking to Al Arabiya FM, also mentioned that Portuguese player Pedro Neto remains another potential signing for Al Hilal.
In the context of other potential targets like Salem Al-Dawsari, a legend of the Saudi League, Al-Khulaifi expressed disappointment with his recent performance, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining his form given his age and dual commitments with Al Hilal and the national team. He emphasized that it would be unrealistic for the coach to depend on the same 11 players for the entirety of the season.
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