Inter Ace to Rebuff Massive Offer from Saudi Arabia | OneFootball

Al-Hilal have identified Nicolò Barella as their next high-profile target, but it’s highly unlikely their courtship will be successful despite the humungous figures on the table. The Saudi side intends to bring in a proven champion in his prime to bolster their squad ahead of the Club World Cup, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

The suitors hope to convince the Inter star to join by offering a €35M annual salary for the next 4 years. It’s seven times what he’s currently making. However, he’s very committed to his team. Plus, he’s not keen on moving to the Middle East in the first place.

Al-Hilal will launch their all-out assault on Barella in the new transfer window in early June. Their chances are very slim. They sent out some fliers in January already. They proposed €18M wages but didn’t lodge a formal bid.

The Saudi champions have plenty of ammo after parting ways with Neymar. They wish to add the Azzurri staple to their collection of former Serie A stars, which comprises Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Kalidou Koulibaly. Instead, their dream offensive target is Mohamed Salah.

The midfielder signed a new five-year contract in 2024 and is the highest-paid Italian player in Serie A. He’d be the richest in history if he accepted the bid, but he hasn’t shown any interest in doing so. His team hasn’t even set his price tag because he’s completely untouchable.

Our Take on Al-Hilal and Barella

It’d be a stunner if he left Inter before the twilight of his career. On the other hand, they won’t have trouble finding takers, even unsuspected ones, by dangling that kind of dough.