Reliable press reports have revealed serious moves within Al-Ahli Saudi FC aimed at utilizing the upcoming winter transfer window to make significant changes to the first team squad. According to informed sources, the club's technical committee has placed veteran Al-Hilal defender Ali Al-Bulaihi and Al-Qadisiyah defender Qasim Lajami at the top of their list of potential reinforcements for the team's defense.
Al-Ahly's defense reinforcement plan
These moves come as part of Al-Ahli's management and coaching staff's efforts, led by German coach Matthias Jäissle, to address the defensive weaknesses that emerged during the club's participation in the Saudi Professional League and the AFC Champions League. The technical staff is carefully considering several options to strengthen the center-back position, with Ali Al-Bulaihi being seen as a promising choice. He possesses extensive international and domestic experience, capable of providing the team with stability and leadership in crucial matches, given his illustrious career with Al-Hilal and the Saudi national team.
List restructuring and departures
In parallel with its recruitment plan, Al-Ahli is working on streamlining its current squad to make room for new arrivals and ensure financial and technical balance. Reports indicate that the club is set to loan out several of its local players during the winter transfer window after a comprehensive technical evaluation. Among the names most likely to leave on loan are Abdulilah Al-Khaibri and Ayman Fallatah , in order to give them the opportunity for consistent playing time and experience with other clubs.
Competition context of the Roshan League
This activity in the transfer market is of paramount importance to Al-Ahli, who are striving to regain their status as fierce competitors for domestic and continental titles, especially after their strong return to the Professional League and the significant support Saudi clubs are receiving under the sports investment project. Al-Ahli's management understands that competing with clubs like Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ittihad requires a strong bench and high-quality starting players, particularly in defense, which is the cornerstone of winning championships.
The potential signing of players of the caliber of Al-Bulaihi or Lajami is not only a technical addition, but it is a message confirming Al-Ahli’s determination to correct its course and compete strongly in the second half of the season, as Al-Ahli fans look forward to seeing their team on the podium again.
