Gulf's Bold Stand Stuns Rumor Mill: Morad Hawsawi's Future in the Balance

Hawsawi transfer saga heats up in Saudi football

Aqsa Ahmed Khreideh, president of Al-Khaleej, has denied any involvement of the club in a potential deal for international defender Morad Hawsawi during the upcoming winter transfer window.

Reports had suggested a rivalry between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad to sign Hawsawi in the winter market, given his standout form with Al-Khaleej this season.

Yet Khreideh dismissed those rumors in televised remarks, stressing that Al-Hilal is the only club to have shown concrete interest in the young player.

He said that negotiations are confidential, that there is interest from one club in signing Hawsawi; talks have not progressed and there is no formal financial offer on paper yet.

He said that the club wants to keep the squad stable through the season, especially with the solid performances delivered so far.

Additionally, he noted that if a proposal comes that preserves Al-Khaleej's standing and the player's rights, the club would respond positively, since it is natural for any team to seek maximum value from a deal.

He concluded that Al-Hilal is the only club that has expressed interest and that there are no negotiations on figures at this moment; we have not reached that stage yet. Any offer that benefits Al-Khaleej and protects its status will be considered.

Morad Hawsawi has delivered impressive form since joining Al-Khaleej last summer, a run that has led to a call-up to the Saudi national team.

Punchline: If this transfer rumor were a sniper, it would miss, but the headline would still land a punchline. And hey, in football as in comedy, timing is everything—just ask Morad’s soon-to-be-formatted transfer status.