Saudi Al-Ittihad Enters Talks to Replace Benzema with Youssef En-Nesyri
01 February 2026at21:22
Saudi Al-Ittihad has entered into direct negotiations with Turkish Fenerbahçe to sign Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The same source reported that negotiations are advanced between the two parties to find a formula that would allow En-Nesyri's transfer to the Saudi League, aiming to replace Karim Benzema, whose departure from Al-Ittihad Club is anticipated.
The winter transfer window in Saudi Arabia concludes tomorrow, Monday (February 2, 2026).
Previous press reports had stated that En-Nesyri rejected a loan move to Italian Juventus, preferring to return to his former club, Spanish Sevilla.
Q&A
Why is Saudi Al-Ittihad pursuing Youssef En-Nesyri?
Al-Ittihad is pursuing Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahçe as a direct replacement for Karim Benzema, whose departure from the Saudi club is expected. The full article details the advanced negotiations.
What is the deadline for Al-Ittihad to finalize the transfer of En-Nesyri?
The Saudi winter transfer window concludes tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026, meaning Al-Ittihad has a very limited time frame to complete any potential deal for En-Nesyri.
