Ali Al-Mohsen, CEO of Al-Khaleej Club, made a major surprise regarding the upcoming winter transfer market in the Saudi Professional League, confirming that there are serious moves by Al-Nasr Club to acquire the services of the outstanding left-back Murad Hawsawi.
Details of Al-Nasr's offer and statements from Al-Khaleej management
In media statements on the "Thamania" podcast, Al-Muhsin explained that Al-Nassr's management intervened strongly in recent hours to submit a formal offer for Hawsawi's services. The CEO indicated that negotiations are currently progressing towards finalizing the player's departure from Al-Dana during the winter transfer window, as part of Al-Nassr's efforts to strengthen its defense and address defensive gaps to compete for all local and continental titles.
Clash of the Titans: Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in the picture
Al-Nassr's path to victory doesn't appear to be easy, as sources confirm that Murad Hawsawi is attracting significant interest from other Saudi Arabian football giants. Both Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign the player, intensifying the competition and driving up the transfer's market value. This growing interest stems from the scarcity of outstanding local players in the left-back position, a position that plagues most of the league's top clubs.
Financial value and current injury
Despite the strong desire to sign the player, there are two main obstacles. The first is Al-Khaleej's financial demands, with club officials requesting up to 50 million Saudi riyals to approve the sale of the player's contract. The second obstacle is Hawsawi's medical condition; he is currently suffering from an injury sustained during his participation in the recent Arab Cup tournament, an injury that has kept him out of action with his team in recent rounds of the Roshan League.
The context of transfers and the importance of local players
This deal is particularly significant given the regulations governing the Saudi Professional League, which mandate that clubs maintain a strong bench of local players to ensure stability throughout the season. With the tremendous development of Saudi football and the influx of international talent, the value of talented Saudi players has risen considerably. Clubs affiliated with the Public Investment Fund (Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli) are striving to acquire the best national talent to guarantee on-field balance and meet the requirements of both domestic and Asian competitions.
Hawsawi’s potential transfer would be a pivotal moment in his career, and would represent a significant technical boost for the club that succeeds in securing his services, especially given the fierce competition for the league title this season.
