The competition has intensified between the clubs Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ettifaq to secure the signing of Al-Taawoun defender Muteb Al-Mufarrij during the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" revealed that the three clubs have entered advanced negotiations with the player, aiming to sign him at the start of the new season in a free transfer deal.

This comes as Muteb Al-Mufarrij's contract with Al-Taawoun approaches its end in June 2026, granting him the freedom to sign with any club without a financial fee.

Reports indicated that the player rejected his current club's offer to renew his contract after consultations with his agent, which opened the door to speculation about his next destination.

Al-Mufarrej joined Al-Taawoun during the 2024-2025 season, coming from Al-Hilal, where he delivered impressive performances with the team during his time there.

The defender participated in 75 matches wearing the Al-Taawoun jersey across various competitions, during which he scored one goal and provided one assist, according to statistics from the "Transfermarkt" website.

The coming days will be crucial in determining the player's future, amid anticipation from clubs eager to secure his services before the new season begins.