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Juventus and Chelsea are reportedly locked in competition over Sergej Milinković-Savić, whose contract at Al-Hilal expires in 2026.
According to **Corriere dello Sport**, via [_TuttoMercatoWeb_](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/milinkovic-savic-in-bilico-in-parola-con-l-al-hilal-per-il-rinnovo-inseguito-da-juve-e-premier-2156904), negotiations for a renewal have ongoing but the Serbian midfielder in in a delicate balance between staying put and returning to Europe’s big leagues.
The article highlights that Milinković-Savić’s agent is speaking to the Saudi club about a renewal. With no agreement in place yet, Juventus and Chelsea are primed to exploit the uncertainty. Juve see him as the ideal midfield reinforcement, while Chelsea view him as a high-potential marquee signing.
Corriere dello Sport notes that while Al-Hilal would prefer to keep the player, they may ultimately have to acquiesce if a strong enough offer arrives. Given the contract situation, the mid-season window could become a battleground for both clubs.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN