After attracting Cristiano Ronaldo and then Karim Benzema, Saudi Arabia could make another resounding splash in the global football star market with another Ballon d'Or winner. According to Sky Sports, decision-makers in the Saudi league have already begun behind-the-scenes maneuvers to try and sign Ousmane Dembélé after the upcoming World Cup.

The country, aiming to strengthen its sporting appeal, intends to launch a second wave of major investments. This new phase comes as several key players recruited during the first wave are gradually reaching the end of their contracts. Within this strategy, Ousmane Dembélé, the Ballon d'Or winner (2025), currently one of the most decisive players in his position, appears as a prime target.

For now, the French winger and his entourage remain focused on Paris Saint-Germain and the objectives of the current season. No decision is expected in the immediate future, as long as titles are still at stake with the capital club.

PSG is closely monitoring the situation. The Parisian club's management is now aware of the fierce competition looming to retain their player. While conscious of the Saudi Pro League's colossal financial resources, they also recognize their limitations: neither the capacity nor the desire to match the astronomical salaries offered by Saudi clubs.

It remains to be seen whether Ousmane Dembélé will succumb, in the medium term, to the allure of the Gulf, and whether he will join the prestigious list of Ballon d'Or winners like Ronaldo, Benzema, and Sadio Mané who have chosen the Saudi adventure. This is a story to follow very closely in the coming months.