Arsenal and Manchester United monitor Al Hilal forward Mohamed Kader Meite

Mohamed Kader Meite remains on the radar of several Premier League clubs, with Arsenal and Manchester United among those monitoring the progress of the young Al Hilal forward.

The Franco-Ivorian attracted interest from a number of European clubs before leaving Rennes, and English sides have continued to track his situation since his move to Saudi Arabia. According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal and Manchester United have made enquiries about the player and are keeping a close watch on his development.

Manchester United were already aware of Meite’s situation at the beginning of the year, while Crystal Palace had also shown significant interest. Despite that attention, the forward chose to leave France and join Al Hilal, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club.

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Al Hilal wanted to provide Meite with an environment in which he could continue developing. However, his move to the Middle East did not end interest from clubs in England.

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham are also understood to have been informed that a possible return to Europe could be considered. Intermediaries are said to have tested the market, while Meite himself was reportedly open to the prospect of returning to European football this summer.

Al Hilal, though, quickly made it clear that the player would not be available. The club believes it is too early to part company with a footballer it signed only a few months ago.

Meite has continued to make progress since arriving in Saudi Arabia and has recently started to become more involved with the senior squad under the management of Simone Inzaghi. His performances have strengthened Al Hilal’s belief in his potential.

The forward is under contract until 2029 and is currently valued at 18m euros. That combination of a long-term deal and his growing involvement with the first team means Al Hilal does not appear willing to consider a short-term departure, despite the continued attention from Premier League clubs.

Meite’s development is therefore being followed closely in England, with Arsenal and Manchester United among the most prominent clubs to have gathered information about his position. Crystal Palace had previously expressed serious interest, while Aston Villa, Manchester City and Tottenham are also reported to be aware of the possibility of a future move.

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