Al Hilal reorganizes attack ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Saudi club accelerates squad changes: Malcom negotiates his departure, while Rayan (Brazil) refuses to leave Europe.

Al Hilal is working on an offensive restructuring before the closure of the Saudi transfer market. Malcom, the 29-year-old Brazilian international, is negotiating an early termination of his contract expiring mid-2027. The club was attempting to attract Rayan, the young auriverde starter at the last World Cup, but the Bournemouth player prefers to continue his development in the Premier League. Faced with this refusal, Riyadh is now interested in Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) to strengthen its attacking sector with the World Cup in mind.