Saudi Arabia’s top football clubs continue their active moves in the ongoing summer transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squads with world-class talent. According to media reports, Al Ahly Saudi Club has included Rodrygo Goes, the Brazilian forward from Real Madrid, on its shortlist to bolster the attack for the upcoming season.

Rodrygo is seen as a strategic alternative should negotiations with Argentine legend Lionel Messi, currently with Inter Miami, fail to materialize. The reports suggest that Al Ahly is keen on signing a high-profile player capable of making a decisive impact, in line with the vision of German head coach Matthias Jaissle, who has requested reinforcements across several positions — with attack being a top priority — in preparation for both domestic and Asian competitions.

Meanwhile, rumors have intensified in recent days about Al Nassr entering the race for Rodrygo. However, these claims were firmly denied by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who took to his official account on X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the situation.
Romano stated that Rodrygo is not in talks with Al Nassr, describing the circulating reports as completely false. He also dismissed similar claims involving Gabriel Martinelli, another Brazilian star, as unsubstantiated and lacking credible sources.

These developments come amid a broader trend in Saudi football, which is witnessing an aggressive drive to attract elite global players from European and American leagues. The goal is to elevate the competitive standard of the Saudi Pro League and enhance its international visibility, making the Kingdom an increasingly attractive destination for top-tier football talent.

Rodrygo’s future is expected to become clearer in the coming weeks, as interest from various clubs grows and speculation swirls regarding his status at Real Madrid — especially given the intensified competition for attacking positions within the Spanish giants.

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