Al Hilal’s Mohamed Kader Meite wanted by Atletico in late transfer move

Atletico de Madrid are considering a move for Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite, who could leave Saudi Arabia only a few months after joining the club.

The 18-year-old Franco-Ivorian attacker has emerged as a potential target for the Spanish side during the final days of the transfer window. According to information from Rudy Galetti, Atletico are examining Meite’s profile as they assess how to strengthen their forward line.

The Madrid club’s interest is linked to uncertainty over the future of Alexander Sørloth. Should the Norway international depart, Atletico could move quickly to pursue Meite as a possible replacement and add another attacking option to their squad.

Meite’s situation is also being monitored outside Spain. Several Premier League clubs are understood to be following the former Rennes player closely, giving Al Hilal a range of potential suitors as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.

The striker’s future in Saudi Arabia has become less certain following the loan departure of Darwin Nunez to Al Diriyah. Al Hilal’s directors are waiting to see whether formal offers arrive and what position Meite takes before the close of the market.

Meite is currently valued at 18m euros and remains under contract with Al Hilal until 2029. His recent arrival in Saudi Arabia means any move would represent a swift return to European football, although no formal transfer has been confirmed.

The next few days are expected to be decisive. Interest from clubs in both La Liga and the Premier League has increased, but the outcome will depend on the offers received by Al Hilal and the player’s own preference.

Al Hilal are due to play Al Khaleej in the fourth round of the Saudi Arabian league shortly. The match is also being covered by betting company 1xBet, which lists Al Hilal as favourites at odds of 1.31. A draw is priced at 4.50, while an Al Khaleej victory is listed at 5.75.

For now, Meite remains part of the Al Hilal squad, but the attention from Europe has placed his position among the club’s attacking options under scrutiny. With Atletico assessing the possibility of a move and Premier League clubs tracking developments, his future could be one of the late stories of the transfer window.