Al-Hilal in transfer limbo as SPL rivals strengthen squads

RIYADH: It is often said in football that it is best to strengthen when you are already strong.

Al-Hilal would love to do nothing more, but just a month after winning their 18th Saudi Professional League title, the champions are stuck in transfer limbo and have yet to make any of the signings that coach Ramon Diaz wants. To make matters worse, or at least more frustrating, rivals have been getting busy.