The chances of Algerian international Anis Hadj Moussa moving to Saudi club Al-Ittihad have diminished after the club's negotiations with Dutch side Feyenoord were hampered by the latter's insistence on keeping their winger. This has prompted the "Dean's" management to recalculate and pursue alternative options before the summer transfer window closes on September 6th.
According to press reports, Al-Ittihad has begun its moves towards Moroccan international Shamseddine Talbi, winger for English club Sunderland. The Saudi club has entered into initial contacts to explore the possibility of signing the player in the final days of the transfer period.
Talbi is of interest to Al-Ittihad due to the uncertainty surrounding his position within Sunderland, especially after being excluded from the squad list for the Europa League. This situation could open the door for his departure from the English club before the end of the summer transfer window.
Al-Ittihad's management is working to finalize the deal for the new winger as soon as possible to complete his registration procedures and benefit from his services in the upcoming phase, as part of the plan to strengthen the team and prepare its squad for future competitions under the leadership of German coach Jens Petersen.
Hadj Moussa had topped Al-Ittihad's list of interests in recent days, with strong moves from the Saudi club to finalize the deal. However, Feyenoord's insistence on retaining the player's services prevented a final agreement, leading Al-Ittihad's management to reorder its priorities and open negotiation lines with other alternatives.
With the summer transfer window approaching its close, Al-Ittihad fans are anticipating the outcome of the club's management's moves in the coming hours, given the "Dean's" desire to quickly close the file on the new winger and strengthen its attacking options before the transfer window ends.