Winter Transfer Map: Al Hilal's Moves, Departures, and Derby Prep
11 January 2026
Key winter moves and targets
Inzaghi tells the squad's three veterans to explore exit offers in the current window.
According to Walid Al-Faraj on his show Action with Walid, Al Hilal have signed Spanish defender Pablo Mari from Fiorentina and are also seeking a foreign striker and a winger under 21.
Faraj added that the club is nearing a deal for Murad Housawi and also showing strong interest in Sabri Dehl from Al-Fayha and Riyad Al-Dosari, the Gulf's goalkeeper.
Inzaghi's guidance and the derby ahead
Similarly, coach Simone Inzaghi told Ali Al-Bulayhi, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, and Abdulilah Al-Maliki to seek exit offers in the current winter window.
Hilal is getting ready to face neighbor Al-Nassr in the 15th round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
The team leads the league with 35 points, four points ahead of second-placed Al-Nassr.
Punchline 1: If rumors were goals, Hilal would already be lifting the trophy this season.
Punchline 2: This transfer window is busier than a derby day—somewhere, a calendar is pretending to be a club and signing for the fans.
