Al-Hilal plans record-breaking bid for Bayern forward Luis Díaz
Saudi Pro League champions Al‑Hilal have identified Bayern Munich winger Luis Díaz as their primary target in the summer transfer window. The club is reportedly preparing an offer that includes a net annual salary of €25 million for the Colombian forward and a transfer fee ranging from $120 million to $150 million. Al‑Hilal says it will first negotiate directly with Díaz’s representatives before contacting Bayern, and the club’s summer budget for new signings is said to be $350 million.
If the deal materialises, Díaz would become the most expensive player in Saudi league history, overtaking Neymar’s €90 million record set by Al‑Hilal in 2023. The Saudi side has already added six new players this window, including Crysencio Summerville and several local signings. Richard Hughes, currently Liverpool’s sporting director, is reportedly leading the negotiations on behalf of Al‑Hilal. No formal contact between the Saudi club and Bayern Munich has yet taken place, and Díaz remains under contract with Bayern until 2029 after the German club paid Liverpool €70 million for his services.
Entities: Al‑Hilal FC · Al‑Hilal Football Club · FC Bayern Munich · Luis Díaz · Richard Hughes · Saudi Pro League
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] If the transfer proceeds, Díaz would become the most expensive player in the Saudi league, surpassing Neymar’s €90 million record. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal intends to offer a transfer fee between $120 million and $150 million for Díaz. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, is leading negotiations and will move to Al‑Hilal after the window. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal is targeting Luis Díaz for a transfer from Bayern Munich. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal previously signed Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United for roughly €65 million. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed net annual salary for Díaz is €25 million. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] No direct contact has yet been made between Al‑Hilal and Bayern Munich regarding the transfer. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal has a $350 million budget for summer signings. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luis Díaz is under contract with Bayern Munich until 2029 after the club paid Liverpool €70 million for him. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal has a summer transfer budget of $350 million. (multiple sources)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Al‑Hilal has signed six new players this window, including Crysencio Summerville and several Saudi players. (multiple sources)
- [● 3 SOURCES] If Díaz joins Al‑Hilal, he would become the most expensive player in Saudi league history, surpassing Neymar's €90 million record. (multiple sources)