Al Hilal inches toward a standout local signing: Sabri Dahl poised to join from Al Fayha

Transfer developments

Al Hilal are nearing a deal to sign Sabri Dahl from Al Fayha, driven by Italian coach Simone Inzaghi who has listed the youngster among his top options to bolster the squad for the coming period.

The Saudi newspaper Al Youm reported that the managements of Al Hilal and Al Fayha have moved a long way toward agreeing the transfer, with Dahl expected to stay with his current club until the start of next season, not during the ongoing winter window.

Several clubs in the Roshen Saudi Pro League had shown interest, but Dahl has reportedly decided to join the western club from the new season onward.

Sabri Dahl was born on February 29, 2008, and began his career with Al Fayha's youth teams, operating as a left winger or a centre forward. He featured for the Saudi under-21 Elite League and the under-17 national team, and played in Asia and the under-17 World Cup qualifiers.

Al Hilal's last match against their capital city rival Al Riyadh ended in a 1-1 draw in the 18th round of the Roshen Pro League.

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Dahl's profile shows a potent combination of pace and finishing ability. At a very young age he has already represented Saudi youth teams on significant stages, and the potential transfer would strengthen Al Hilal's squad depth for the next campaign.

With this development, fans are watching the transfer window closely as officials await official confirmation. And for the moment, the suspense is almost as entertaining as a derby itself.

Punchline note 1: If this deal lands, Al Hilal will have more pace than this article has words.

Punchline note 2: And if the move stalls, I’ll blame the calendar and call it a season of delays with extra drama.