Reliable French press reports have revealed exciting developments in the transfer dealings of Saudi club Al-Hilal during the current winter transfer window, with the name of young talent Mohamed Kader Meiti, striker for French club Rennes, emerging as one of the main targets to strengthen the attacking line of the leader.
According to a report published Thursday evening by the renowned French newspaper L'Équipe, Rennes' management is not standing idly by in the face of Al-Hilal's interest, but has already begun taking serious steps to secure their player. The report indicated that officials at the French club are currently trying to extend the 18-year-old's contract to ensure he remains with the team and to thwart any attempts by other clubs to sign him.
Promising figures for the young talent
Al-Hilal's interest in the player stems from his remarkable performance despite his young age. Mohamed Kader Meiti has played 17 matches for Rennes this season, during which he scored 3 goals and made 2 assists for his teammates, in 567 minutes of play, reflecting a significant attacking effectiveness compared to the number of minutes available to him.
Al-Hilal's strategy and future contracts
On the other hand, according to the same report, Al-Hilal officials are working diligently to finalize the negotiations in their favor. This move is part of a recent strategy adopted by the Saudi club and Saudi clubs in general, which is no longer limited to attracting big-name international stars, but has expanded to include scouting young talents in Europe's top five leagues, taking advantage of Saudi league regulations that allow the registration of underage foreign players to secure the team's future for years to come.
Ren... a star factory
It's worth noting that Rennes' insistence on keeping the player is not surprising. The French club is known globally as one of the most important "star factories" in Europe, having produced numerous prominent names who later moved to the world's biggest clubs for huge sums. Rennes' management understands that letting go of a talent like Meiti at this age could deprive the club of significant technical and financial benefits in the near future. This explains their strong desire to extend his contract now rather than sell him in the winter transfer window, which is usually difficult to fill when needed.
