The management of Al-Nassr FC has entered into serious and official negotiations with their counterparts at Al-Taawoun FC to acquire the services of the talented defender Waleed Al-Ahmad during the current winter transfer window. This move comes in response to technical recommendations that called for strengthening the team's defense with high-quality local players to address the defensive weaknesses the team suffered in the first half of the season.
Details of Al-Nassr's offer and Al-Taawoun's stance
According to informed sources, Al-Nassr's management has sent an official letter to Al-Taawoun requesting to purchase the contract of player Waleed Al-Ahmad. Al-Nassr is keen to finalize the deal early to preempt other clubs, as the player is a primary target for several top clubs in the Saudi Professional League. For its part, Al-Taawoun's management has not ruled out the player's departure, but has confirmed that the main criterion for approving the sale of the remaining period of Al-Ahmad's contract is the "highest financial offer," thus opening the door to a heated bidding war among the clubs interested in acquiring him.
Fierce competition from the top Roshan League teams
Al-Nassr isn't the only club in the running, as reports indicate significant interest and fierce competition from Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadisiyah. This four-way battle stems from the current scarcity of top-quality local defenders in the Saudi market. Each club is striving to bolster its squad with the best available local talent to ensure the necessary depth to compete in various domestic and continental tournaments, making the potential signing of Waleed Al-Ahmad one of the most anticipated deals of the winter transfer window.
Walid Al-Ahmad's technical importance and the value of a local defender
Waleed Al-Ahmad has emerged as a standout player with Al-Taawoun, consistently delivering performances that have attracted the attention of scouts from major clubs and national team coaches. The importance of signing a local defender lies in the Saudi league regulations, which require a balance between foreign and domestic players. Having a strong Saudi defender allows coaches to utilize foreign player slots in attacking or midfield positions, which significantly increases Al-Ahmad's market value compared to other players.
Al-Nasr desperately needs to rebuild its defense
Strengthening the defense is a top priority for Al-Nassr's coaching staff, especially given the recurring injuries that have plagued the back line and the inconsistent performances of some players. Al-Nassr fans hope that the signing of Waleed Al-Ahmad – if finalized – will provide a new layer of security for the team, joining the existing big names on the roster and contributing to the stability of the defensive system during the crucial upcoming matches in the league and the AFC Champions League.
