Video exclusive: Al Hilal closes in on a fresh hunting partner for the frontline
27 January 2026
Al Hilal Inches Closer to a New Offensive Weapon
New striker on the horizon for Al Hilal as reports surface during the winter transfer window to bolster the squad for the stretch run.
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi is pushing for another addition, voicing doubts about the output of both Brazilian Marcus Leonardo — despite his goals — and Uruguayan Darwin Nunez.
The Sport Center program on Saudi TV says the incoming forward is pegged at around 90% to be Norwegian Joshua King from Al Khaleej.
King has scored 13 goals this season for Al Khaleej despite missing several games due to injury, ranking third in the scorers list, level with Englishman Ivan Toney (Al Ahli), Colombian Roger Martinez (Tawoun), and Joao Felix (Al Nassr).
The program says contract details are almost settled and the player is very likely to be Al Hilal's striker in the current mercato.
Punchline 1: If the transfer goes through, even the ball will start cheering for Al Hilal.
Punchline 2: With his speed, King might need a GPS to keep up with himself — on and off the pitch.
