Overview

• Silva is under contract at Manchester City until summer 2026 and is considering leaving on a free when it expires, according to reports.
• Recent approaches have come from Al Ahli and Al Qadsiyah, with Al Hilal not expected to revive their earlier interest.
• Talks with Saudi intermediaries have been on and off since 2023, when Al Hilal proposed roughly £500,000 per week plus a sign-on fee exceeding £2 million.
• The 31-year-old remains a regular for Pep Guardiola this season, starting league matches and featuring across competitions.
• Saudi Pro League officials are targeting Portuguese stars for 2026 and are pushing multi-year contracts as part of a wider recruitment drive.