Al Hilal eye €100 million-rated Real Madrid forward as potential Neymar replacement | OneFootball

It is no secret that clubs from Saudi Arabia are tracking several Real Madrid superstars, with Vinicius Jr. being the most prominent name on their wishlist.

The likes of Antonio Rudiger, Luka Modric, and Thibaut Courtois are also generating interest from clubs in the Middle Eastern nation.

Now, it appears that another player from Real Madrid has emerged as a target for a team in the Saudi Pro League.

Rodrygo to replace Neymar at Al Hilal?

Indeed, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, Al Hilal have set their sights on Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes as a potential option to replace Neymar at the end of the season.

The Brazilian superstar is out of contract this summer and is unlikely to continue with the Saudi Arabian club.

As such, Al Hilal have been busy devising strategies and identifying potential targets to replace the former Barcelona and PSG forward.

On Al Hilal’s radars. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Liverpool megastar Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is a leading candidate. But Al Hilal have now also added Rodrygo to their wishlist, aiming to capitalise on the 24-year-old’s somewhat reduced prominence this season.

Rodrygo has featured in 24 games for Real Madrid this term, managing a return of seven goals and four assists only.

The Brazilian has only started 12 La Liga matches and two UEFA Champions League games, and is often seen as the sacrificial lamb when manager Carlo Ancelotti opts to go into matches with two forwards and four midfielders.

As such, there have been murmurs of frustration and discontent, with several clubs following the forward’s situation. Al Hilal, too, have now emerged as a potential suitor for Rodrygo for the summer.

It is unlikely that Real Madrid will open the doors for Rodrygo’s exit by themselves unless the player asks to leave. Even in that scenario, it will likely take a big fee for the Merengues to part ways with the attacker, whose contract runs until 2028.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.