Al-Kholood Club sought to strengthen its squad during the winter transfer window after expressing interest in signing Brazilian Caio Cesar, a first-team player of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal Football Club.

Al-Kholood's management has submitted an official letter to their counterparts at Al-Hilal, requesting to loan Caio Cesar until the end of the current season, due to the player's absence from regular participation with the capital team.

Al-Riyadiyah newspaper reported that Al-Hilal's management preferred to postpone making a final decision until the situation regarding new signings during the winter transfer window becomes clearer, as well as to understand the player's stance on the offer presented.

Caio César joined Al Hilal last January, coming from Vitória Guimarães in Portugal, on a contract lasting three and a half years, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2027-2028 season.

Al Hilal is preparing to face Al Khulood this evening, Wednesday, at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah, as part of the 11th round of the Roshn Saudi Professional League.

Al Hilal occupies third place in the league standings with 26 points, while Al Khulood is in thirteenth place with 9 points, ahead of the anticipated match between the two teams.