The 15th round of the Professional Football League "Adnoc" coincides with the closing of the winter transfer window, which is scheduled for the following Monday, just 48 hours after the conclusion of the last match of this round. This decisive moment influences all decisions made by clubs, whether it be new transfers or retaining existing players, as it will be directly reflected in their performances in the upcoming matches, whether in the race for the title or in the battle against relegation.
Even now, only 10 out of 14 clubs have utilized the winter transfer window for completing new deals, while four clubs remain unchanged. Due to budget limitations, some of them will have to continue performing with their current squad without new reinforcements.
Coaches in this key round will be focused on assessing the needs of their teams and making important decisions regarding strengthening their rosters, which makes this round practically a test for the effectiveness of the deals made in recent days. They also get a final chance to evaluate the performances of current players who do not meet expectations before making significant decisions regarding their future in the main squad.
According to the updated list of transfers from the Professional League, the winter transfer period has seen activity, and clubs are looking to fill existing gaps, strengthen their lineups with players who, as they hope, will bring the necessary improvements. One of the most significant transfers was the transition of Al Ain midfielder Adel Taarabt from "Al-Nasr" to "Sharjah".
Additionally, "Al-Nasr" has bolstered its attack by signing Swiss striker Garison Seferovic until the end of the season, while "Al-Wasl" acquired Brazilian forward Joao Pedro and defender from Morocco Anas Zniti, and "Kalba" secured the services of Ali Salmin on loan from "Al-Wasl".
