Al Hilal's transfer activity is heating up, with the latest reports linking the club to Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the Saudi giants have been tied to nine possible arrivals and four potential exits. The hottest storyline right now is about Pedro Neto, but below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Gabriel Martinelli
On Thursday, it was reported that Al Hilal is interested in Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is one of several options the club is considering. It is reported that Martinelli's preference is to stay in Europe, but a move is a possibility as the club is reportedly open to considering opportunities for him. Other clubs such as Galatasaray, Roma, and Newcastle United have made inquiries, and Galatasaray reportedly had offers of up to €45m rejected in August 2026.
Harry Kane
The Guardian reported on Thursday that there have been contacts between the Saudis and Harry Kane's representatives. However, the report adds that Kane wants to stay in Munich, where negotiations over a new contract have already been initiated. Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, it was reported that Al-Hilal had held talks with Kane's representatives, with his brother Charlie meeting the club's Technical Director of Football, Simon Francis, over the weekend. It is understood that Al-Hilal are prepared to make one of the biggest offers for a striker ever made by a Saudi Pro League side, though a move is considered unlikely to succeed at this stage.
Ollie Watkins
On Wednesday, it was reported that Aston Villa have rejected a £38 million bid for Ollie Watkins from Al-Hilal. The proposal, which was turned down on Tuesday night, was the third from the Saudi club, and the Premier League side now anticipates another improved bid. According to Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday, Al Hilal had submitted an official bid worth a total package of €45m including add-ons, and Watkins is interested in the move, though the final decision belongs to Aston Villa.
Pedro Neto
According to transfer reporter Nicolo Schira on Tuesday, Al-Hilal remain eager to sign Pedro Neto, with Schira claiming that the player is nearing a move to the Saudi club after a lucrative long-term contract was offered. Also on Tuesday, Team Talk reported that Al-Hilal made a firm approach for Neto valued at approximately £60 million. That proposal was considered insufficient to persuade Chelsea to sell, as the club has set a £100 million valuation on the player.
Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek stated on Sunday that a sale will not happen for Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with Al-Hilal. In a statement reported by Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Ozbek affirmed that he is not selling Osimhen regardless of the price. This followed a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg on Thursday that Al Hilal had made an offer of €130 million for the striker, which was made via an intermediary and was immediately rejected.
Karim Benzema
The departure of Karim Benzema from Al Hilal is considered certain, and on Thursday it was reported that the 38-year-old was offered to Trabzonspor. According to the report, some managers proposed that a free transfer could be arranged for the French forward. However, the Turkish club's management did not respond positively, considering both his age and high salary to be risks. Real Betis has also been mentioned in connection with a potential move.
Darwin Núñez
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday, Darwin Núñez could leave Al Hilal but remain in Saudi Arabia, with a potential move to Al Riyadh. Romano stated that an active conversation is taking place between the player and Al Riyadh, with negotiations ongoing. He also dismissed recent reports linking Núñez to Trabzonspor.
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