Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé (29) is reported to have turned down Al-Hilal’s advances, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

Having managed to secure Crysencio Summerville (24) from West Ham for nearly €65m, and with reports suggesting an interest in Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye (26), the Saudi club is said to have hoped to pull off a masterstroke by luring the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner to the reigning double European champions.

However, the deal is unlikely to go through, as Dembélé has informed his suitors of his intention to extend his contract with PSG, where he remains under contract until 2028.

A key member of Luis Enrique’s squad, the Vernon-born player has just completed another impressive season with the Red and Blues; having scored 20 goals and provided 11 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions, he was once again instrumental in the Parisians’ conquest of their second consecutive Champions League title.