Inter and Chelsea will hold talks for the transfer of the Belgium striker.
Manchester City would require a substantial fee from the Saudi club for Mahrez.
Romelu Lukaku, the talented striker, has been presented with a lucrative offer of £20 million per season by Al-Hilal, a prominent football club. The impressive financial proposal highlights Al-Hilal’s strong interest in securing the services of Lukaku for their team. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli, another renowned club, has set their sights on Riyad Mahrez, indicating its intent to bolster their squad with the talented Algerian winger. The outcome of these potential transfers is eagerly awaited by football fans and experts, as the decisions made by Lukaku and Mahrez could have significant implications for their respective clubs and the football community as a whole.
The Lukaku Saga
Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian striker who spent the previous season on loan at Internazionale, has been offered an enticing deal worth up to £20m a season by Al-Hilal. Lukaku recently met with officials from the club in Paris to discuss the potential move to the Saudi Pro League. However, it is believed that Lukaku’s preference remains a return to Inter. The financial constraints faced by the Italian club might complicate any permanent transfer. Nonetheless, Inter officials are scheduled to visit London to negotiate a £50m move for the talented Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana, and they might explore a possible loan deal for Lukaku, whom they sold to Chelsea for £100m in 2021. Furthermore, Inter’s wishlist includes Kalidou Koulibaly, the Senegal defender who has also garnered interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, less than a year after his £34m move from Napoli.
Ziyech and Aubameyang in Demand
Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have also attracted attention from Saudi clubs. With Wilfried Zaha expected to reject a £30m per season offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr has turned its sights on Ziyech. The Moroccan midfielder came close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in January and had limited playing time, making only six Premier League starts last season. Similarly, Aubameyang has been informed that he is free to leave Stamford Bridge, which has garnered interest from multiple Saudi clubs. These potential transfers could mark a significant shake-up in Saudi Arabian football, bringing in players with proven talent and experience from top European leagues.
Mahrez Contemplating a Move
Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian forward who played a pivotal role in Manchester City’s treble-winning campaign, is another player open to the possibility of leaving his current club. Despite recently signing a two-year contract extension, Mahrez has caught the attention of Saudi side Al-Ahli. City, aware of Mahrez’s value, will demand a substantial fee for the player they acquired from Leicester City in 2018 for £60m. If Mahrez decides to make the move, it would be a