Al-Akhdoud Club is moving towards taking a serious step during the winter transfer window by seeking to sign international defender Ali Al-Bulaihi from Al-Hilal, aiming to strengthen their defense in the second half of the season.

The data indicates that Al-Akhdoud's management prioritizes the inclusion of Al-Bulaihi, taking advantage of his exclusion from Al-Hilal's main plans since the Italian Simone Inzaghi took over as head coach.

Al-Bulaihi is under a long-term contract with Al-Hilal until 2027, following a two-season renewal, but his appearances have noticeably decreased this season.

According to the newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah," Al-Akhdoud is preparing to officially open negotiations with Al-Hilal's management to acquire the player on a loan deal until the end of the current season.

Ali Al-Bulaihi aspires to get regular playing time to ensure he remains among the options of the French coach Hervé Renard, head of the Saudi national team, ahead of the 2026 World Cup finals.

Al-Bulaihi's most recent appearance with Al-Hilal was against Sharjah in the AFC Champions League Elite on December 22nd, before he was sidelined from the starting lineup and the substitutes.

The international defender has an impressive record with Al Hilal, having played for the club for eight and a half seasons. During this time, he appeared in 263 matches, scored 23 goals, provided 3 assists, and won 13 titles.