Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign Manchester City winger Jack Grealish amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the England international’s future ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
Al-Hilal face competition for the 30-year-old forward, with Atlético Madrid also monitoring his situation. The dual interest leaves Grealish weighing a lucrative offer from the Gulf against a fresh challenge in European football.
Al-Hilal Exploration and Financial Details
According to Goal, Al-Hilal have emerged as a primary contender for Grealish’s signature, initiating preliminary inquiries with Manchester City and the player’s representatives. No final agreement has been reached.
Reports indicate the Saudi side is prepared to offer Grealish an annual salary exceeding €20 million to tempt him into his first spell outside English football.
Manchester City are seeking a transfer fee of around £40 million for the winger, whose contract runs until June 2027. Grealish spent the 2025–2026 season on loan at Everton, who held a £50 million option to make the move permanent but opted not to trigger the clause.
Atlético Madrid Enter the Frame
Atlético Madrid have also expressed interest in Grealish, with manager Diego Simeone seeking a player capable of operating on the left wing, creating chances, and retaining possession under pressure.
The primary hurdle for the La Liga side remains Grealish’s high wage demands, currently estimated at £300,000 per week. Should negotiations progress, Atlético would require the player to accept a pay cut.
While Atlético offer continued involvement in European competition, Al-Hilal hold a distinct financial advantage in meeting both the player’s salary expectations and Manchester City’s asking price.
Career Overview and Honors
Grealish developed through Aston Villa’s youth academy, featuring in 213 matches for the club (32 goals, 43 assists) and captaining them back to the Premier League following a brief loan spell at Notts County.
In 2021, he transferred to Manchester City for £100 million, setting a record at the time for the most expensive British player. During his tenure at Etihad Stadium, Grealish won seven major trophies—including three Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup—forming a key part of the historic treble-winning squad in 2022–2023.
Internationally, Grealish has earned 39 caps and scored 4 goals for the England national team since making his senior debut in 2020.
