Contradicting follow up reports on Richard Hughes to Al-Hilal: Is the interest real?

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Rumours of Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes being the subject of interest from Al-Hilal continue to be corroborated by British journalists. Reporter Graeme Bailey has distanced Liverpool from the reports, suggesting that no agreement exists between Hughes and Al-Hilal as claimed.

“Sources indicate that it would not be a shock if someone was interested in Hughes, but they insist no talks have taken place.” Contradicting this, journalist Ben Jacobs reported about Hughes the following day, saying on X: “Al-Hilal have identified Richard Hughes as one of the leading contenders to become their new sporting director. “Not the first time Hughes has been on Al-Hilal’s list and he has turned down initial advances in the past.

“Al-Hilal would like Hughes to start this summer. “However, as of now, Hughes has not communicated to Liverpool any desire to leave, nor has the club had any approach from Al-Hilal.