Saudi side look set to continue mega-money spending spree as Al-Hilal ‘target £86MILLION for former Leeds forward’

AL-HILAL are chasing former Leeds star Raphinha, according to reports.

The Saudi Pro League side forked out over £300million on new signings last summer.

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Raphinha has been linked with a Barcelona exit[/caption]

Their most high profile acquisition was Neymar, who arrived in a £77.6m deal from Paris Saint-Germain.

While they also signed the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi and Malcom.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, Al-Hilal are targeting a big-money swoop for Raphinha.

They add that the Saudi side are willing to splash £86m on the Barcelona star.

Al-Hilal could go “all out” for Raphinha, who may be available as Barca look to ease their financial woes.

The Brazilian joined the Catalan giants from Leeds in a £57m deal in the summer of 2022.

He has so far played 78 times for Barca, scoring 15 goals and laying on 22 assists.

This season he has been limited to 12 LaLiga starts, having suffered with muscular injuries.

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Last night he was in action for Brazil at Wembley, as the Samba Boys beat England 1-0.

He played 78 minutes at the national stadium before being replaced by Savio.

Raphinha, 27, has also been linked with a Prem return this season.

Back in November it was claimed that Newcastle and Chelsea are keen.

While Tottenham were also claimed to be showing an interest.