Al Hilal Club is entering a critical phase regarding the future of Portuguese right-back João Cancelo, after he was excluded from the list of eight foreign players in the Saudi Roshn League due to an injury he has had since the start of the season.

The Portuguese player is in a complicated situation within the leader, as his chances of playing domestically have diminished, opening the door to speculation about his departure during the current winter transfer window.

Italian network Sky Sports has revealed that Cancelo is now a candidate to return to European football, with major clubs actively monitoring his situation closely.

Inter Milan and Juventus have taken steps to contact the famous agent Jorge Mendes to inquire about the financial terms required, but the player's hefty salary complicates the negotiations.

The potential deal faces a significant financial obstacle, as Cancelo earns nearly 18 million euros net annually, a figure that makes completing the transfer difficult without concessions from Al Hilal or the player.

The situation could change if Al Hilal agrees to cover part of Cancelo's salary, along with the player accepting a reduction in his demands, which might open the door to a mutually agreeable solution.

FC Barcelona is quietly monitoring the developments in the Cancelo case, taking advantage of the current waiting period, especially since Al Hilal has reached the maximum number of foreign players allowed under the Roshn Saudi League regulations.