CBS Sports has revealed that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is preparing to make the largest financial offer in football history to sign Argentine legend Lionel Messi, in a move that could shake the global transfer market.

According to the report, Messi will have complete freedom to choose his destination within the Saudi league, with five options presented to him: Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Neom, amid a clear desire from each club to secure his services.

The network confirmed that Al-Nassr is showing great interest in signing Messi and is preparing to enter into a strong competition with the other clubs supported by the fund, with the aim of bringing him together with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo under one roof, in one of the biggest duos in modern football history.

On the other hand, sources within the investment fund indicate a strong desire among some officials to see Messi in Al-Hilal's jersey, to enhance the strength of the Riyadh derby against Al-Nassr, turning it into a legendary encounter followed globally.

This step comes as part of the Kingdom's plan to attract the world's top football stars, following its success in signing stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Neymar, and Riyad Mahrez, as part of a massive sports project aimed at enhancing the global presence of the Saudi league.