Chemsdine Talbi: Al-Ittihad negotiates with Sunderland

The future of Chemsdine Talbi could be written far from Sunderland. According to Sky Sports, Al-Ittihad has begun negotiations with the English club to try to recruit the Moroccan international before the closure of the Saudi transfer window, scheduled for September 6. The Black Cats are reportedly open to considering a departure for their winger, but no agreement has yet been reached between the parties involved. This information has also been reported by Chronicle Live.

The omission of the 21-year-old player from Sunderland’s Europa League roster is a significant signal. According to English media, this decision is directly linked to the discussions currently taking place regarding his future. Arriving from Club Brugge last summer for around £18 million, Talbi scored four goals in 30 appearances during his first season in England.

However, Al-Ittihad is not alone in this matter. talkSPORT also reports interest from Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. With the Saudi and Turkish markets still open, a transfer remains possible despite the closure of the transfer window in England.

Asked about the Moroccan’s situation, Régis Le Bris did not rule out his departure. “A transfer remains possible. Therefore, we must respect both parties. We will see,” said the Sunderland coach, while highlighting his player’s potential. The coming days are set to be crucial for Talbi, who now faces an important choice regarding the next steps in his career.