Al Hilal Shake Up Summer Transfer Market with Big-Name Targets: Theo Hernandez, Bruno Fernandes & Simone Inzaghi
Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago
Al Hilal are making serious waves in the summer transfer market, emerging not only as suitors for high-profile players but also as contenders for elite European coaches. Backed by immense financial power, the Saudi Pro League giants have reportedly set their sights on AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, and Inter Milan’s head coach Simone Inzaghi.
Fuelled by a lavish budget and an ambitious long-term project, Al Hilal aim to turn Saudi Arabia into a major footballing hub. Their offer extends beyond just massive salaries — it includes a vision for elevating the region’s football stature on both the Asian and global stages.
These aggressive pursuits place stars and coaches in a dilemma: remain in Europe for prestige and competition, or embrace the financial security and emerging allure of Middle Eastern football.
Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/jack-grealish-napoli-transfer-rumor-summer-2025 Theo Hernandez appears to be the closest to sealing a move.
Reports suggest Al Hilal and AC Milan have reached a preliminary agreement worth €30 million. The 26-year-old left-back is now deliberating his future, with Al Hilal ramping up their approach in recent days, viewing him as a foundational piece in their squad rebuild.
Bruno Fernandes, however, has taken a different stance. Despite a staggering offer ranging between £80-100 million and a weekly salary exceeding £1 million before taxes, the Portuguese midfielder has decided to remain at Manchester United.
His agent, Miguel Pinho, reportedly met with Al Hilal representatives in Riyadh, but Fernandes’ commitment to top-tier European football appears to have swayed his decision to stay. On the managerial front, Al Hilal have identified Simone Inzaghi as a prime candidate to lead their ambitious project.
The Inter Milan coach, fresh off another successful season, is being seriously courted by the Saudi club. While Inter want to retain him, Inzaghi is said to be weighing Al Hilal’s proposal ahead of a scheduled meeting with Inter’s board — a potential turning point as his fourth anniversary with the Nerazzurri approaches.
Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/al-hilal-transfer-bruno-fernandes-record-offer Al Hilal’s aggressive moves reflect a broader strategy by Saudi clubs to redefine global football dynamics.
By attracting top talents and respected coaches, they’re challenging traditional power structures and positioning the Saudi Pro League as a legitimate force in world football. The coming weeks could mark a turning point — not just for Al Hilal, but for the global transfer landscape.
