If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

Newcastle could be forced to cash in on Alexander Isak this summer, with Liverpool reportedly pursuing the star.

Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras have been signed this summer, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is on a significant salary after arriving on a free transfer. It makes a move for Isak is unlikely, particularly with Xabi Alonso already having attacking options including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.