Following the mutual termination of the contract with Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, Al Hilal is already actively searching for a new manager. Meanwhile, Jesus himself is now considered a prime candidate to take charge of the Brazilian national team, especially given the current impasse in negotiations with Carlo Ancelotti.
The Saudi club, which achieved considerable success under Jesus, securing a league championship, a King`s Cup, and two domestic supercups, is reportedly aiming to appoint another European technical director. The name that is most frequently mentioned and strongly linked to the vacant position is that of the former Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez.
In addition to seeking a new head coach, the club, still reeling from the recent disappointment of being eliminated in the semifinals of the Asian Champions League, is also looking to strengthen its playing squad. They reportedly made a significant new attempt to sign winger Raphinha from Barcelona, submitting an offer said to be in the region of €200 million.
However, according to reports in the local press, this substantial offer was rejected by the Catalan giants, Barcelona. It is speculated that Al Hilal might make a renewed attempt for Raphinha. Furthermore, the club is also rumoured to be considering an approach to Real Madrid for the services of Vinicius Jr., who is reportedly not entirely unreceptive to the lucrative propositions coming from Saudi Arabian clubs.