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Saudi Arabian football dominates the transfer window as major clubs pursue high-profile signings to strengthen squads before the 2026-2027 season launch. Across the region, tactical preparations accelerate with international friendlies, training camps abroad, and squad renovations marking the final weeks of the summer transfer period.
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Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor — The Egyptian striker completed his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a free transfer following his departure from Liverpool. Salah arrived in Turkey on Wednesday to complete contractual formalities, marking one of the summer window's most significant moves.Al-Nassr concludes Portugal camp with defeat — Al-Nassr finished its pre-season training camp in Lisbon with a 2-0 loss to Spanish side Almeria in a friendly match. The club's preparation phase included Cristiano Ronaldo's attendance at the final fixture as he returned from leave to rejoin squad activities.Al-Ittihad pursues Dion Loba — The Saudi club moved closer to securing Spanish midfielder Dion Loba from Almeria, with negotiations reportedly reaching their final stages. The Senegalese midfielder represents one of Al-Ittihad's major transfer targets during the current window.Al-Hilal grants players three-day break — Head coach Simone Inzaghi allowed Al-Hilal players rest following their return from Austria's pre-season camp, with squad resumption scheduled for Friday to begin the third training phase. The club also confirmed a second foreign signing will be announced imminently.Al-Shabab nears agreement with Michy Batshuayi — The Saudi club advanced negotiations to sign Belgian forward Michy Batshuayi from German side Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker is expected to bolster the club's attacking options ahead of the new campaign.Al-Nassr Women seek first international title — The club's women's team contested the West Asian Confederation final against Syrian club Al-Hilal on Wednesday evening, pursuing their first overseas trophy.What to Watch:
Al-Nassr and Al-Hazem conclude their foreign training camps Wednesday, marking the final phase of pre-season preparations. The Roshan League season draw is scheduled for August 24, determining matchups for the 2026-2027 campaign.