Another source in Saudi Arabia said that "direct negotiations" between Neymar's agents and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) were ongoing. "If we reach an agreement with him in the coming hours, we would start negotiating with PSG immediately. Last month Al-Hilal made a 300-million-euro bid for Mbappe, though the striker reportedly refused to meet with officials from the team. Neymar underwent surgery on his right ankle in early March, only returning to join PSG on their pre-season tour of Asia. Al-Hilal have traditionally been one of Saudi Arabia's top clubs and have been crowned Asian Champions League winners on four occasions.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2023 00:01 UTC