Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60 million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after being frozen out of the Arsenal squad. The Brazilian winger posted a heartfelt farewell message to the Gunners, but conspicuously omitted manager Mikel Arteta following a reported rift between the pair.
Gabriel Martinelli has officially ended his seven-year association with Arsenal, completing a blockbuster £60m move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. The Brazilian forward, who was a pivotal figure in the Gunners' recent Premier League title success, makes the switch after being frozen out of the first-team picture by Mikel Arteta at the start of the new campaign.
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that the opportunity to coach Cristiano Ronaldo was a major factor in his decision to take charge of Al Nassr. The Australian manager believes working with the Portuguese superstar adds another remarkable chapter to his own managerial journey.
Folarin Balogun could be heading to Turkey or Saudi Arabia after his $45 million transfer to Everton sensationally collapsed. The United States men's national team forward abruptly abandoned the Premier League switch following significant complications during his medical, leaving Monaco scrambling to find a new buyer.
Former Al-Nassr defender Alvaro Gonzalez has provided an interesting perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo's character away from the spotlight, describing the Portuguese icon as approachable behind closed doors. However, the Spaniard revealed that a dramatic switch occurs on the pitch, where the forward transforms into a fierce competitor driven to succeed.
England forward Ollie Watkins announced his arrival in the Saudi Pro League in style, coming off the bench to score on his debut in Al-Hilal's convincing 3-0 triumph over Al-Ahli. The £51 million summer signing from Aston Villa sealed all three points with a late header, maintaining the league leaders' perfect start to the domestic campaign.
Darwin Nunez has finally broken his silence on a turbulent period in Saudi Arabia, describing his final months at Al-Hilal as a situation he wouldn't wish on any fellow professional. The Uruguayan striker looks to have turned a corner after securing a temporary move away from the Riyadh giants to find regular first-team football.
Karim Benzema’s adventure in the Saudi Pro League has come to an abrupt and unexpected end, with Al-Hilal confirming the termination of his contract by mutual consent on Monday. The former Real Madrid icon and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner leaves the Riyadh giants after just six months, casting serious doubt over whether he will continue his professional playing career.
Barcelona winger Lovro Chelfi is on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Diriyah on a permanent deal for a nominal fee. The Catalan giants have agreed to cash in on the 19-year-old Croatian ahead of his contract expiring in 2027 but made sure to include a buy-back clause to retain control over his future.
Eintracht Frankfurt winger Ritsu Doan has dramatically called off a €17 million transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The 28-year-old Japan international rejected personal terms at the final hurdle and has returned to Germany, opting to continue his career in the Bundesliga.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Ollie Watkins has officially brought his storied six-year spell at Aston Villa to an end after completing a permanent move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. The England international leaves the West Midlands as the club's record Premier League goalscorer in a deal worth a reported £51m, with Watkins taking the time to bid an emotional farewell to Villa fans in a heartfelt message.
Arsenal are on the verge of securing their highest ever transfer fee as Gabriel Martinelli prepares to finalise a record-breaking £55 million switch to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the ongoing situation as the Gunners prepare to bid farewell to a key figure from their recent title-challenging campaign before the transfer deadline.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved one step closer to an unprecedented milestone of 1,000 career goals after helping Al Nassr secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun. The forward’s latest strike in the 50th minute takes his career tally to 978 goals, pushing his team to the very top of the league table while extending an incredible run of consecutive scoring matches.
AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has rejected a lucrative proposal to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes. The Portugal international remains determined to continue playing at the highest level in European football, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his exact role at San Siro under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Aston Villa are prepared to sanction the departure of talismanic striker Ollie Watkins as a massive move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal nears completion. The England international has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer and is now expected to travel for a medical in the coming days.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner threw a trademark strop after being withdrawn at half-time in his latest Saudi Pro League outing, but the manager's bravery paid off
New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has dramatically broken with past policies by declaring that players plying their trade outside Europe will be considered for national selection. The former Barcelona boss insisted that pitch performance is all that matters, offering fresh hope to stars like Tijjani Reijnders, Memphis Depay, and Crysencio Summerville.
Cristiano Ronaldo is fast closing in on 1,000 competitive career goals, but could the Portuguese GOAT retire once that milestone has been reached? Former Manchester United team-mate Giuseppe Rossi has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with future questions being asked of the legendary frontman in Al-Nassr and Portugal camps.
Francisco Conceicao could be set for a surprise departure from Juventus in the final days of the transfer window. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is orchestrating a massive domino effect involving Chelsea and Al-Hilal that could see the Portuguese winger move to Stamford Bridge.
