Al Hilal management has begun serious steps to contract Scottish Richard Hughes to take on the role of sporting director in the upcoming period, as part of a plan to reorganize the team for the new season.

Sources revealed that negotiations between the two parties have seen significant progress in recent hours, as the club aims to settle this matter early before the start of the summer transfer window.

Al Hilal's management is seeking to hire a sports director with strong experience to establish a clear strategy for signings and strengthen the team's lineup with outstanding players.

Hughes requested, as part of his conditions, to contract a complete team consisting of six assistants in order to professionally implement his artistic and administrative vision within the club.

This move comes as part of Al Hilal's desire to build an integrated system that helps improve technical decisions and develop work within the club in the long term.

The management believes that resolving the issue of the sports director at this time is a fundamental step to begin early planning for the next season and ensure strong deals that meet the fans' aspirations.