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Reports: Saudi giant want to sign Algerian Ismaël Bennacer

Algerian international Bennacer is on the radar of several Saudi clubs this summer, including Saudi giants Al Ittihad, who have been heavily linked with the Algerian international, who is currently in negotiations with Italian giants AC Milan for a possible departure in the current summer transfer window.

The player's contract expires in the summer of 2027 with AC Milan, but the instability of his role with the club and his loan spell last season at Olympique de Marseille has made him think long and hard about leaving the club and looking for another experience.

Repeated injuries and bad luck

The Algerian international was certainly hoping to get a permanent role in the Italian giants' squad, but he was unlucky with injuries, which made the technical management of the team think about not relying on him in the main, and the number of injuries made him participate in only 20 games between AC Milan and Marseille last season, which gave a lot of doubts about his future.

How much will Etihad pay for this deal

In a strategic move to facilitate the transfer, agent Ben Nasser is capitalizing on his longstanding relationship with former Al-Ittihad superstar Karim Benzema. The French-Algerian striker's influence could prove pivotal in negotiations as AC Milan push to secure the Algerian international's signature.

Sources close to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reveal that discussions between the Rossoneri and Al-Ittihad are progressing steadily, with both clubs working to finalize terms. The deal, if completed, would mark a significant coup for the Serie A giants as they look to bolster their squad with top-tier talent.

The involvement of a high-profile figure like Benzema adds an intriguing layer to the negotiations, highlighting the interconnected nature of modern football's transfer market. All eyes now turn to Milan as they attempt to conclude what could be one of the summer's most talked-about moves.