Al-Hilal join race for Tomori but fall short of Milan's €20m asking price
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Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, but their offer does not meet Milan's €20 million valuation.
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Attributed to original sourceFikayo Tomori’s Milan career looks increasingly likely to end this summer, with Al-Hilal the latest club to move for the England defender.
According to Calciomercato.com, via MilanNews24 , the Saudi side have identified Tomori as a target to strengthen their defence for next season.
Milan value the 1997-born centre-back at around €20 million, however, and the figures being floated from Riyadh, an offer in the €12-13 million range, fall well short of what the Rossoneri consider acceptable.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan celebrates the victory at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Milan set €20m price as Tomori prioritises Premier League The direction of travel, though, seems set, as Mario Gila’s arrival from Lazio has reshaped the pecking order in Milan’s defence, and Tomori is understood to have recognised that regular football lies elsewhere.
With his contract expiring next year and no renewal on the horizon, a sale this window has become an increasingly concrete prospect, and the accounting works comfortably in Milan’s favour, with anything above the €5.7 million residual book value avoiding a capital loss.
The player’s own preference is a return to the Premier League, but interest from England has so far amounted to exploratory contacts rather than concrete proposals, while Juventus’s long-standing admiration remains conditional on their own outgoings.
After 214 appearances, seven goals and a Scudetto since arriving from Chelsea in 2021, Tomori’s Milan cycle appears to be drawing to a close, the only questions now being where, and for how much.
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What happened
Al-Hilal have reportedly joined the pursuit of Fikayo Tomori, offering a sum that falls short of AC Milan's €20 million asking price for the English centre-back. Tomori, who has been a key part of Milan's defence, is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League as clubs continue to target established European talent. Milan are under no pressure to sell below their valuation, which could complicate any potential move. The situation remains open, with negotiations likely to continue as both sides assess their positions ahead of the window closing.
Chance analysis
Tomori remains a sought-after Premier League-trained centre-back whose pace and ball-playing ability make him attractive to Saudi clubs building competitive squads. Milan's firm €20m stance suggests they either want a full fee or are testing the buyer's commitment. If Al-Hilal raise their offer, Milan's defensive depth would be tested, potentially requiring a replacement signing. The transfer reflects the continued Saudi push for high-profile defenders and could affect Milan's Serie A defensive stability if completed late in the window.
A completed transfer would weaken Milan's central defence, while Al-Hilal would gain a top-level centre-back if they meet the €20m price.
Monitor whether Al-Hilal increase their offer; if Tomori leaves, Milan's defensive solidity and clean-sheet probability decrease.