Overview
- Journalist Nicolò Schira said on Thursday that Richard Hughes is one step away from signing a three-year deal to become Al Hilal’s sporting director.
- Saudi outlet Koora Break, cited by Football365, reported the club suspended negotiations after talks broke over working conditions, including Hughes seeking a remote arrangement.
- The same Saudi reporting said Al Hilal had held advanced talks with Hughes and is now reassessing alternative candidates for the role.
- Fabrizio Romano confirmed Al Hilal’s interest yet said Hughes remains focused on Liverpool and is already working on plans for summer 2026.
- Background at Liverpool shows Hughes arrived in 2024 and led a reported £450m recruitment drive that drew criticism as several big signings struggled to perform.