Al Hilal close on Mohammed Maharzi as Cancelo nears exit | OneFootball

Al Hilal are closing in on a right-back signing as Simone Inzaghi fine tunes his squad before the 2026-2027 season, with Joao Cancelo edging towards an exit. The Italian wants a side capable of competing for every title.

According to Goal.com, Al Hilal have reached an agreement to sign Mohammed Maharzi from Al-Taawoun. His arrival would cover Cancelo's departure and provide a local specialist in a key role.

Al Qadsiah had been in serious negotiations with the player in recent weeks, but Al Hilal moved quickly to win the race. It underlines how sharply they are operating to settle targets early.

Inzaghi views the right-back as essential to his system, which leans on width in build-up and attacking support, so the club pushed to complete the move early.

Maharzi is regarded as one of the Roshn League's leading right-backs after sustained form across recent seasons.

Al Hilal have already strengthened this window, bringing in Dutchman Crescenzio Smerville along with Mohammed Al-Sarnouh and Nawaf Al-Habashi. They continue to pursue a foreign winger and a new striker, aiming to close their transfer business before the campaign begins.

Source: Goal.com