Al-Hilal join list of 20 biggest-spending clubs in summer transfer window after addition of Summerville

Al-Hilal join list of 20 biggest-spending clubs in summer transfer window after addition of Summerville

DUBAI: Al-Hilal have broken into the list of the top 20 highest-spending clubs in the world during the current summer transfer window, according to Saudi business daily Al-Eqtisadiah.

The window only opened in Saudi Arabia three days ago, but Al-Hilal’s spending has already hit $79.2 million after the signing of Dutch international winger Crysencio Summerville following his performances at the World Cup.

The Riyadh club paid English Championship side West Ham United $73.4 million for the 24-year-old, according to the latest updates on Transfermarkt, a platform which specializes in player transfers and their market value.

Al-Hilal’s summer transfer activity now involves 11 players, with the total market value of $79.2 million. These deals include Summerville for $73.4 million, Mohammed Al-Sarnoukh for $3.42 million and Sabri Dahal for $2.62 million.