Al Ahli's rebuild kicks off as Saudi Arabia exit the World Cup

Saudi Arabia out after Cape Verde stalemate

Your World Cup is over. Saudi Arabia 0–0 Cape Verde in the group stage finale, and that was not enough. The early exit has already claimed its first victim, federation president Yasser Al Misehal stepped down in the aftermath. No goals, no knockout round, and now a leadership vacuum to fill.

Al Ahli chasing a full rebuild

The Pro League does not wait. Al Ahli are targeting Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa as a direct replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is on his way out. They are also closing in on Krasnodar midfielder Eduard Spertsyan, with a deal in the final stages. And Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi is being monitored as well. This is a squad overhaul, not a tweak.

Al Hilal tracking Sutalo

Ajax defender Josip Sutalo is on Al Hilal's radar. Interest is registered, but no concrete negotiations have started yet. One to watch.