Al-Ittihad have identified Sofyan Amrabat as a primary midfield target this summer, intensifying their recruitment drive ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season. The Saudi giants are preparing an official bid for the Fenerbahce midfielder, who has emerged as a key alternative to fellow Moroccan Azzedine Ounahi from Girona.
Competition for Amrabat's signature is already fierce. Al-Qadsiah have made the opening move, tabling a €20 million offer to the Turkish club, according to reports from Fanatik. Al-Ittihad are expected to match or exceed this proposal as they pursue the 27-year-old midfielder. Fenerbahce remain in deliberations about their player's future, weighing the financial offers against the impact his departure would have on their squad strength next season.
A Crowded Midfield Marketplace
Al-Ittihad's midfield reinforcement efforts extend beyond the Moroccan duo. The club have also monitored alternative options, including:
- Emam Ashour and Marwan Attia, both from Egyptian powerhouse Al-Ahly
- Raphael Onyedika, the Nigerian midfielder at Club Brugge
Amrabat's experience in European football and proven ability to operate at the highest level makes him an attractive proposition for Al-Ittihad's ambitions. The Saudi club's willingness to compete directly with rival Al-Qadsiah demonstrates the strategic importance of this midfield position. As the summer transfer window progresses, the battle between the two Saudi sides for the Atlas Lion's services promises to shape the competitive landscape of the Pro League heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
