The corridors of Al Hilal Club are witnessing a wide-ranging movement during the current summer transfer window, as part of a comprehensive plan to restructure the first football team, led by sporting director Hughes in coordination with the club's technical director Simon Francis, in preparation for the new season, amid intense moves regarding departures and expected deals.

The files of those leaving dominate the scene inside Al Hilal, as Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly has become out of technical calculations after the injury he sustained, as the technical staff moves to rearrange their defensive options for the upcoming season.

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In the same context, young Turkish defender Yusuf Aktişek is looking for a chance to leave on loan to get more playing time, while the management studies available offers before deciding his future. And regarding foreign players, Portuguese João Cancelo is close to leaving permanently, as Barcelona has become the closest destination to sign him and activate the sale contract, in a deal that may see developments in the coming days. The Al Hilal management also opened the door for departure for Brazilian Malcom, as it works to find suitable offers for him from the Turkish League in preparation for his sale during the summer transfer window, as part of a plan to reshape the front line. In the same context, Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo has become out of technical calculations, and the management has started marketing him in search of a suitable offer that achieves financial and technical benefit for the club. Moves were not limited to foreign players, as the management is also close to finalizing the file of Kaio Cesar by selling him permanently, as part of a series of decisions aimed at reducing the squad and making room for new elements.

In the goalkeeping position, international goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais received an offer from Al Hilal management to renew his stay with the team, while the management is still waiting for the player's final response to officially close the file.

In contrast, young French goalkeeper Mathieu Patouillet is looking for a chance to go out on loan during the next season, to gain experience and participate more before returning to the team.

On the level of reinforcements, Al Hilal management is working on signing two new wingers, due to the desire to strengthen the attacking options and prepare strong alternatives for both Salem Al Dawsari and Malcom, giving the technical staff diverse solutions during the season.

Also, the name of Al Taawoun's right-back Mohammed Mahzari stands out among the top options on Al Hilal's table, as data indicates an official offer to sign him, as part of strengthening the right flank.

In contrast, Portuguese star Rafael Leão remains one of the most prominent targets that Al Hilal seeks to sign during the current summer, in a deal that would give the team a significant attacking addition if completed.

In midfield, Al Hilal is studying signing a defensive midfielder born in 2006, based on direct recommendations from Simon Francis and Hughes, to be a long-term project and future option, with the possibility of compensating for the departure or absence of Portuguese Ruben Neves.

The changes within Al Hilal are not limited to the player list, but extend to administrative, technical, and medical aspects, as part of a comprehensive overhaul led by Hughes in cooperation with Simon Francis, in a step aimed at rebuilding the entire system and preparing a team capable of competing strongly in all local and continental tournaments during the next season.