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Al Hilal Saudi Club is witnessing exceptional activity in the 2026 summer transfer market, as the club plans to conclude global deals to strengthen its ranks before the start of the new season under the leadership of the manager. Artistic Simone Inzaghi. These moves come at a sensitive time, especially with Hilal preparing to compete in all local and continental championships, amid great public ambitions to continue dominating the Saudi League.
Al-Hilal Club concludes its preparatory camp in Austria today with the final training, in preparation for the friendly match scheduled for tomorrow against the Qatari Al-Ahly Club, before returning to Riyadh to begin the official preparations for the start of the league. Saudi. This camp comes within the framework of the team’s preparations for the new season, as the technical staff seeks to prepare the players physically and technically to compete in strong competitions on several fronts.
The technical director Inzaghi had a lengthy meeting with defender Kalidou Koulibaly to discuss his recent decline in form. Reports indicated that the 35-year-old player suffers from many injuries and declining physical performance, which necessitates the need to support the center back position with a younger player. This comes at a time when Hassan Timbukti is absent from training due to injury, which increases the urgent need to strengthen the back line, especially in the face of counterattacks that may pose a danger to the team.
The player Ryan Vitor is the focus of attention of interim sporting director Simon Francis, as Al Hilal To include the young Brazilian talent (20 years old) to compensate for the possible departure of Malcom after 3 years with the team. Vitor primarily occupies the left wing position, with the ability to play as a right winger or striker, giving him great tactical flexibility.
Vitorwas discovered by Francis during his time with English club Bournemouth, the player is distinguished by great talent and high individual abilities that made him the focus of attention of major clubs. Its marketing value is 60 million euros, and it represents a strong qualitative addition to Al Hilal, especially with speculation about the possibility of the departure of Malcolm who is considered one of the team's most prominent stars in recent seasons.
Al Hilal Club has entered into serious negotiations to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Galatasaray in Turkey. The Turkish club is demanding a minimum of 35 million euros to relinquish the services of the player, who performs at distinguished levels in the Turkish league and is considered one of the most prominent midfielders in the region.
These negotiations come within the framework of Al Hilal to strengthen its midfield with high-caliber players, especially with the fierce competition in the Saudi League which requires the presence of elements capable of making a difference in Big matches.
The deal for Ndaye from Everton has turned into a fierce competition with Manchester United, as Al Hilal is preparing to pay 75 million pounds sterling to settle the deal. This huge amount changes the rules of the game and puts pressure on the English club to complete the sale, especially in light of the player’s desire to have a new experience in the Saudi League.
This move represents a strong message from the management of Al Hilal of its ability to compete with the largest European clubs in the transfer market, and its ability to attract international stars to Saudi League, which has witnessed great development in recent years.
Galatasaray is seeking to sign Mohamed Kader Matti, but the trend within Al Hilal is to keep him as he is a trump card in the team's lineup. The technical staff believes that the player has great potential that can be utilized in the new season, especially with the intensity of matches and the need for depth in the squad.
The management of Al Hilal Club has taken a decision to renew the contract of Nasser Al-Dosari to ensure his continuity in the team. This decision comes within the framework of the management’s keenness to preserve the team’s main stars, who form the backbone of the team in local and continental competitions.
Rejects Al-Hilal the idea of contracting with Firas Al-Braikan, while Abdullah Radif To join Al-Ahly Club after passing the medical examination. These moves reflect the club's policy of choosing deals carefully, and focusing on names that serve the vision of the coach Inzaghi and fit the team's future plans.
Some analysts believe that Al-Hilal has included some names in the defense line such as Al-Sarno andMahrzi, but they doubt its readiness for the level of great challenges facing the team. They also stressed the need for the coach to change his playing style and tactical plans to ensure competition for titles, especially in light of the fierce competition in the Saudi League.
Reports touched on the efforts of Al Hilal Club to renew the Kingdom Arena contract, considering that the current capacity (24-25 thousand spectators) is not compatible with the fans of Hilal wide. It called for the necessity of increasing the stadium's capacity to reach 50 or 60 thousand spectators, to match the size and large number of fans that follow the club.
"Al-Hilal plans to conclude international deals to strengthen its ranks before the start of the new season, with a focus on the quality of the upcoming deals and the necessity of proper planning for the new season to maintain the team's leadership."
Al-Hilal is preparing to face Al-Ahly of Qatar on Monday, August 3, amid an expected lineup that includes big names such as Yassine Bounou, Mohamed Al-Rubaie, Savic, andKarim Benzema. This match will be a real opportunity to evaluate the team's readiness before the start of the Saudi Leagueand to test the new tactics that Inzaghi has been working on since the beginning of the camp.
With the start of the new season approaching, it seems that Al Hilal Saudi deals are proceeding at an accelerated pace to achieve the required balance between strengthening the team and technical stability. Indicators indicate that the club is preparing for a decisive season that requires reconciling local and continental ambitions, especially with fierce competition from other clubs in the Saudi League.
The fans of Al-Hilal continue to follow Al-Hilal news closely, while awaiting official announcements that may change the team's appearance before the start of the new season. It is certain that the coming days will witness more movements in thetransfer market, whether through new deals or deciding the fate of players wishing to leave, within the framework of a comprehensive plan aimed at strengthening the position of Al Hilal Saudi Club as one of the strongest clubs on the Asian continent and the world.