According to the Italian newspaper "Tuttosport", the player informed his club's management and agent of his desire to remain within the European continent, preferring to wait for offers from clubs competing in continental tournaments rather than moving to the Saudi Pro League at this stage of his career.

Al-Hilal's offer to Vlahovic was part of the club's plan to strengthen their attacking line after failing in previous negotiations with Nigerian Victor Osimhen, while they are currently working to finalize a new deal that may include names like Moise Kean or Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Vlahovic, who is 24 years old, is considered one of the top strikers in Europe and has recently been linked with several major clubs, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, amid ongoing speculation about his future with "The Old Lady."