In a recent development, it has been reported by Goal that Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku (30) has travelled to Saudi Arabia for discussions regarding a potential move to Al Hilal.
Lukaku, a prominent Belgian international, has received a tempting offer of a two-year contract valued at €25 million per season.
Shortly after the disappointing loss in the Champions League final, Lukaku wasted no time and made his way to Saudi Arabia on Monday. While the talented forward has been on loan at a Serie A club this season, he is now poised to return to his parent club, Chelsea. As a result, his future remains uncertain, prompting Lukaku to explore the possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia.
It is worth noting that Karim Benzema has already made a move to Al Ittihad this summer, and the potential transfer of N’Golo Kanté still hangs in the balance. In addition, other players, such as Lukaku’s Chelsea teammate Kalidou Koulibaly have also captured the attention of the Saudi Private Investment Fund (PIF).
According to Goal’s report, Lukaku is the latest player to engage in discussions and has already held negotiations with Al Hilal. However, the current offer from the Saudi club, amounting to €25 million per season, falls short of Lukaku’s expectations. Considering that Lukaku remains under contract with Chelsea until 2026, Al Hilal must engage in negotiations with the English club, who reportedly demand a fee of €50 million for their highly sought-after striker. While Al Hilal is open to negotiation, they are hesitant to meet such a significant sum.
Contrary to Goal’s report, journalist Santi Aouna reveals that the meeting between Lukaku and Al Hilal actually took place in a Parisian hotel rather than in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, Aouna asserts that Lukaku has been offered just €20 million, indicating that while the Belgian international is interested, he expects a much higher figure to consider the move to the Gulf State.
It is expected that conversations will continue between the parties involved to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement.
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