Bennacer in negotiations with Al-Ittihad over Pioli reunion – report | OneFootball

Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer is reportedly negotiating terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, which could see him reunite with former Rossoneri coach Stefano Piloi, who is also set to sign for the star-studded outfit.

Al-Ittihad in talks for Bennacer and Pioli

Bennacer is said to be in ‘intense’ negotiations with Al-Ittihad over a move during the summer transfer window according to reports from TMW and Thursday’s print edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 26-year-old, who was briefly on Arsenal’s books as a youngster, has reportedly given his approval to the potential move and his representatives are in discussions with the SPL side.

If the move were to go through, Bennacer would team up with former Liverpool and Chelsea midfielders, Fabinho and N’golo Kante, in midfield, while 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema is also among the squad. One-time Italy international Luiz Felipe is an Al-Ittihad player too, as is former Celtic and Benfica winger, Jota.

Reports earlier this week suggest that former Milan coach Stefano Pioli is the current front-runner to take over the currently vacant head coach position with Al-Ittihad. The club had reportedly also approached Fulham boss Marco Silva.

If the Bennacer and Pioli deals do go through in the coming weeks, they could both be in place in time to face Inter in a pre-season friendly in Monza on August 7.