Everyone will remain loyal and “keep believing in the project” – until the Saudis come around with a chest of gold. That’s the reality, and we might as well accept it.Al-Hilal continues its spending spree with a $33 million offer for Fulham’s fan favourite Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian striker has already told the London club he wants to leave and continue his career with the Asian heavyweights.##NAJAVA_MECA_7365333##The 14 league goals the Serbian international scored last season helped Fulham place in the top half of the standings. Additionally, Mitrovic’s goals were a significant factor in the West London club’s two promotions from the Championship.🚨 Aleksandar Mitrović is now the top target for Al-Hilal as a striker.Al-Hilal’s representatives told new signing Milinković-Savić that they will try their very best to convince Mitrović to join him. 🇸🇦🇷🇸(Source: Arriyadiyah / @SportsZone_) pic.twitter.com/ccg98xhvOr— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 12, 2023 Since he joined the Cottagers in 2018, initially on loan from Newcastle United, the former Anderlecht and Partizan Belgrade striker has become a strong character at the club, a true fan favourite and, most importantly, a steady source of goals.Al Hilal has been one of the busiest Saudi Arabian clubs in this transfer window – and has already claimed one major Premier League coup in Ruben Neves. The Portuguese midfielder, who was captain at Wolves, completed a $61 million move to the Pro League club this close season.Why would he say no? Al-Hilal splash $165 million on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic!Should Mitrovic leave for the Arabic Peninsula, he would be reunited with his national team teammate Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is also on the verge of finalising a move to the club they like to refer to as “Real Madrid of Asia”.Money talks – and this is just one of the many similar stories we’ll hear and read these days.
