Al-Hilal testing the waters for Sadio Mané and Eden Hazard

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In search of the new star. Since this winter, several Saudi clubs have been trying by all means to attract some of the biggest names in the world of football into their nets. They hope to compete with Al Nassr, who struck a big blow by getting their hands on Cristiano Ronaldo. A superstar who had also been approached by Al-Hilal last summer. But this major operation did not go to the end. The Saudi team hopes to have more success with Lionel Messi. At the end of the contract, the Argentinian is courted by Al-Hilal, who wants to respond to the transfer of CR7 to Al Nassr.

For several months, the Spanish media have been talking about an XXL offer for the Pulga. Last week, AS mentioned a salary of 500 M€ per season. Despite this dizzying offer, the 2022 world champion has not yet given his decision. Especially since FC Barcelona still hopes to repatriate him when his contract ends next June at Paris Saint-Germain. Apart from Messi, Al-Hilal is testing the waters with other well-known figures.

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Mané and Hazard have been approached

As explained on our site, Hugo Lloris (Tottenham) has been surveyed. But he is not the only one. According to our information, Sadio Mané (Bayern Munich) and Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) have been approached. Regarding the Senegalese, his first season in Bavaria was not a success. A departure this summer is mentioned by the German press. The latter also argues that the former Liverpool player is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans and that his club, disappointed both by his attitude on and off the field, wants to sell him. But his salary of 20 million euros per season would be a problem.

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It wouldn’t be in Saudi Arabia. But according to our information, Sadio Mané does not intend to give in to the advances of Al-Hilal, he who wants to stay and win at Bayern Munich. The Saudis will also have to be convincing to recruit Eden Hazard. Approached by Rudi Garcia and Al Nassr last winter, the Belgian is, this time, in the crosshairs of Al-Hilal. But as explained several times on our site, the former Chelsea player wants, barring a turnaround, to complete his lease in Madrid (June 2024). The Saudi club, like an MLS franchise (LA Galaxy), who approached him recently, will have to fight to convince him. Attracting very big stars is not so easy.