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The Saudi football transfer window enters its final stretch as clubs finalize squad preparations ahead of the 2026-2027 season launch. Multiple high-profile moves continue across the league, including international signings and contract renewals, while training camps abroad conclude this week.
Asian Champions League qualifying playoffs begin next week across seven decisive single-leg matches in the Gulf region, determining which teams advance to the elite tournament for the 2026-2027 season.
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Al-Ittihad and Diop Loubey — The Riyadh club has reached advanced negotiations with the Senegalese midfielder from Spanish club Almeria. The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days as Al-Ittihad pursues a central midfield reinforcement for the new season.Al-Ahly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy — The Senegalese goalkeeper continues an intensive recovery and rehabilitation programme at the club's medical facility in Jeddah under medical supervision. The medical team is working toward his return to competitive action.Al-Jazeera ticket sales for Al-Ittihad clash — The UAE club has opened ticket sales for its AFC Champions League qualifying playoff match against Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, part of the preliminary round determining entries to the elite 2026-2027 continental tournament.Al-Shabab completes foreign signings — Club board chairman Ahmad Khuraidah confirmed that Al-Shabab has finalized its foreign player roster acquisitions, including completion of recent contractual agreements to strengthen the squad for the upcoming league season.Al-Taif to host 2026 Camel Festival — The Saudi Equestrian Federation announced that the eighth edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival will take place at the historic Al-Taif racecourse beginning September 3, featuring prize money exceeding 50 million riyals.Women's Al-Nassr pursuing inaugural external title — Al-Nassr women's team faces Syria's Al-Hilal tonight in the final of the West Asia AFC club championship, seeking to claim its first continental trophy away from home.What to Watch:
Seven decisive Asian Champions League playoff matches begin next week across the Gulf region, with single-leg encounters determining qualification to the 2026-2027 elite continental tournament.
Al-Nassr women's team continues pursuit of inaugural external silverware tonight against Syrian opposition in the West Asia AFC championship final.