Overview

• TalkSPORT reports the Manchester City midfielder is considering a switch to the Saudi Pro League when his deal expires next summer, with no agreement announced.
• Silva’s contract runs to summer 2026 and he remains a regular under Pep Guardiola this season after opting not to leave a year before the 2026 World Cup.
• Recent interest has come from Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah, while Al Hilal are viewed as unlikely to return and Al Nassr are prioritising Bruno Fernandes.
• Al Hilal previously made a 2023 proposal worth about £500,000 per week plus a sign-on fee of over £2 million during on-off talks.
• Saudi plans for 2026 include multi-year bids for high-profile Portuguese players, aligned to a richer international TV cycle running through 2028/29.