Al Hilal has renewed its interest in signing Lionel Messi, following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. Fahd bin Nafel, the president of Al Hilal, is in the United States to discuss with Jorge Messi, Lionel's father and representative, about a potential transfer for the upcoming summer. Despite a lucrative offer from Al Hilal, Messi is reportedly happy at Inter Miami, where his contract ends in December. Inter Miami, led by David Beckham, is also seeking to renew Messi's contract.

Saudi Arabia has made a huge proposal to Lionel Messi to join the Saudi Pro League. Messi has received an important offer that would make him the highest paid player in the world. Talks have taken place between Saudi Pro League officials and Jorge Messi, his father. A signing bonus of 300 million euros is reportedly offered. If an agreement is reached, Al-Hilal is one of the clubs that could acquire Messi.

Preliminary talks have been opened between Lionel Messi's representatives and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. The PIF, which holds a majority stake in the four largest clubs of the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Hilal, aims to enhance the league's attractiveness. Although no concrete offer has been made yet, discussions indicate a clear intention to explore the feasibility of a transfer by January 2025, six months before Messi's contract with MLS ends.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are once again attempting to lure Lionel Messi to the Middle East and have opened talks with his representatives over a potential move from Inter Miami to Al Hilal. The discussions are part of a broader strategy by the PIF to attract top football talent to the Saudi Pro League, although it's not yet known which of PIF’s four clubs—Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr—he would be lined up to join. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 20 million euros.