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Mitrovic Move Back to England? Premier League Clubs Circle

Al Hilal Ready to Offload Proven Striker

Aleksandar Mitrovic, once a bruising force in the Premier League, could be set for a dramatic return to English football. As reported by talkSPORT, Al Hilal are willing to sell or loan the Serbia international this summer, with Premier League sides West Ham and Everton keeping close tabs.

After scoring 68 goals in 79 games since his £50 million move from Fulham in 2023, Mitrovic’s impact in Saudi Arabia is undeniable. But with Al Hilal shifting focus towards marquee signings ahead of the Club World Cup, the striker may become a casualty of foreign player quota limits.

“A return back to the Premier League for Mitrovic is possible with West Ham and Everton both monitoring the situation,” talkSPORT reports.

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United and Milan Monitoring Situation

Manchester United’s interest has resurfaced following their failed attempt to sign Liam Delap, who looks set to join Chelsea for £30 million. As per talkSPORT, “Manchester United are also considering a move after missing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea.”

While Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres remains United’s top target, his stance is unclear with the Red Devils missing out on European football. Financial constraints also play a role. United must sell before buying, making Mitrovic, reportedly available for £40 million and willing to accept a pay cut, a pragmatic alternative.

Meanwhile, AC Milan have also enquired about the 30-year-old forward. “AC Milan are the latest club to make an enquiry for the 30-year-old,” the article states. The Rossoneri’s search for a traditional No. 9 could gather pace under their latest tactical evolution.

Saudi Market Evolution Underway

Mitrovic’s uncertain future is part of a broader movement within the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal, who are courting Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and continue to be linked, however loosely, with Cristiano Ronaldo for a Club World Cup loan, are working hard to refine their foreign contingent.

Mitrovic’s representatives will meet Al Hilal officials this week to discuss options, while central Saudi dealmakers aim to prove that exits can be as strategic as big-name arrivals.

“Saudi officials don’t view these exits as players jumping ship,” talkSPORT notes. “They plan for periodic squad refreshes and believe several names purchased have either protected their value or increased it.”

The departure of Gabri Veiga to Porto is one such example of this shift in tone and structure.

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Premier League Clubs Face a Test of Ambition

Despite no formal bids yet, Al Hilal are prepared to engage with interested parties once a replacement is secured. Mitrovic may not be everyone’s ideal marquee name, but he remains a proven scorer, Premier League-hardened, and seemingly eager for another challenge in England.

For Everton, the appeal is obvious: firepower at a fair price. For United, it’s about depth, goals, and presence — particularly if the summer market proves unforgiving. Whether either club is brave enough to move quickly remains to be seen.

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For Manchester United fans, the idea of signing Mitrovic brings mixed emotions. On the one hand, he’s not the glamorous solution many fans dream of. But on the other, he might be exactly what United need right now — a physical, aggressive striker who knows the league and scores goals.

He’s no Viktor Gyokeres, but Gyokeres likely won’t come without Champions League football. At £40 million, Mitrovic could provide United with reliable short-term output, especially if Højlund continues to blow hot and cold. A pay cut adds further credibility to the move.

For Everton, this is a chance they must seize. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s inconsistency and injury concerns, Mitrovic would bring muscle, experience and a genuine scoring threat, all at a fee far more modest than many names floating in today’s market.

Ultimately, the Mitrovic move should be about fit, not flash. He suits Everton’s needs perfectly. For United, if the money doesn’t stretch to Gyokeres or a bigger name, then this may be the shrewd and sensible call.