Al Hilal Turns Its Attention to Mohamed Salah.. and Raphinha's Fate Becomes More Uncertain

Mohamed Salah has strongly entered the considerations of Al-Hilal Saudi Club to strengthen their attack during the summer transfer window, which may reduce the chances of signing Raphinha, the Barcelona winger, who remains one of the targets on the club's table.

The Spanish newspaper "Sport" reported that Al-Hilal made an offer to Salah for a three-season contract with the possibility of extending for a fourth year, with a net salary of 20 million euros annually, the same amount allocated for signing Raphinha.

The newspaper added that Al Hilal's management is striving to finalize a contract with a globally popular striker in the coming weeks, which means that Salah entering their radar could shift the club's priorities in the transfer market.

Raphinha had requested to postpone any negotiations with Al Hilal until after his participation with the Brazilian national team in the 2026 World Cup, without any comment from the player or his wife Natalia regarding these reports.

Meanwhile, Raphinha continues his intensive rehabilitation program after suffering a new setback with a hamstring injury in his right thigh. He aims to return to the field in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, should the Brazilian team qualify.

The report indicated that coach Carlo Ancelotti compensated for Raphinha's absence in the last match by including the young winger Ryan Vitor Rocha, a Bournemouth player, whom Deco had previously tried to bring to Barcelona during his time at Vasco da Gama Academy.