Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told AFP on Wednesday.

Neymar is under contract with the Saudi Pro League club until June. Reports in Brazil say Santos, the club where Neymar made his name in his now fading career, are in talks for him to return to his homeland but Al-Hilal would prefer a transfer while Neymar wants a loan deal.

Neymar is under contract with Al-Hilal until June 2024, but reports in Brazil suggest Santos, the club where Neymar began his career, is in talks to bring him back to Brazil. Al-Hilal is reportedly favouring a transfer for Neymar, while Neymar himself is seeking a loan deal.

Hilal, who previously put nine goals past Al-Hazem early in their invincible 2023-24 campaign, were helped on their way by a Marcos Leonardo hat-trick

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