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'Illogical offers' - Al-Hilal president explains failed attempts to land Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Osimhen as Saudi giants head to Club World Cup without major signings

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<p>Al-Hilal president Bin Nafal has cited illogical requests and fatigue from a long season as two key reasons for the club's lack of signings in an interview reported by <a href="https://as.com/futbol/internacional/petardazo-de-al-hilal-n/" target="_self"><em>AS.</em></a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Al-Hilal secured the signing of manager Simone Inzaghi just a few days after the Champions League final as a statement of intent. However, they were unsuccessful in their attempts to sign AC Milan defender <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/theo-hernandez-newcastle-atletico-madrid-offers-ac-milan-reject-eur20m-salary-offer-al-hilal/blt2a2e9f3b6b0cfa10" target="_self">Theo Hernandez</a>, Napoli striker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-makes-final-decision-saudi-arabia-transfer-napoli-striker-receives-fifth-offer-al-hilal/bltfbe17421c311dae7" target="_self">Victor Osimhen</a> and Manchester United midfielder <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bruno-fernandes-rejects-al-hilal-transfer-offer-man-utd-risk-losing-captain/blt8ce4b5ac53c08648" target="_self">Bruno Fernandes</a> despite a high financial package being offered to the player. They were also unable to lure<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-rules-out-club-world-cup-appearance-talks-proposals-al-nassr-superstar-prepares-u-turn-exit-new-contract/blt540f0b7563e48fc9" target="_self"> Cristiano Ronaldo</a> from rivals Al-Nassr despite the attractive option of playing in the Club World Cup.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Bin Nafal, when asked about the failed negotiations, said: "We've spoken with many players, but they want to go on vacation after a long season. We tried to sign several players before the World Cup, but were unsuccessful due to lack of time and faced illogical offers."</p><p>He then spoke about the upcoming summer window and commended on Inzaghi when he said: "The options during the exceptional transfer window are limited, unlike the summer, which is longer and offers greater opportunities to improve technically. We have signed the best coach."</p>

WHAT BIN NAFAL SAID

<p>Al-Hilal will go to the Club World Cup without any major signings in the short transfer window which was constituted keeping the competition in mind. Al-Hilal hopes that the longer summer transfer window will allow them to upgrade and that they have not lost their attraction as a potential destination.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL HILAL?

'Illogical offers' - Al-Hilal president explains failed attempts to land Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Osimhen as Saudi giants head to Club World Cup without major signings | Goal.com

Al-Hilal president Fahad Bin Nafal stated illogical counteroffers and fatigue as 2 key reasons why they couldn&apos;t land any major signings

&apos;Illogical offers&apos; - Al-Hilal president explains failed attempts to land Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Osimhen as Saudi giants head to Club World Cup without major signings

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