Reports: Player close to signing long-term contract with Al-Ittihad amid club's active moves in transfer market

The absence of Al-Ettifaq player Khaled Al-Ghannam from his club's camp currently held in Alicante, Spain, has raised widespread questions about his future, amid media reports confirming his near official transfer to the ranks of 'Al-Ameed' (Al-Ittihad) with a long-term contract.

According to press sources, Al-Ghannam did not accompany the Al-Ettifaq delegation to Alicante, which strengthened speculation about the near conclusion of his transfer deal to Al-Ittihad, especially with news of a brief stall in negotiations before they returned to their normal course.

In the same context, other sources indicated that the player's absence was part of the final arrangements to complete the deal, amid Al-Ittihad's desire to strengthen its ranks with a number of local names during the current summer transfer window.

Semi-final agreement and official anticipation

Press reports added that there is a semi-final agreement between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ghannam to sign a contract extending for five seasons, a step aimed at enhancing the team's technical options before the start of the new season.

It is noted that no official announcement has been issued yet by the Al-Ittihad administration or the player, while the club's fans await the official announcement in the coming days.

Al-Ittihad's moves in the transfer market

For its part, Al-Ittihad club continues its active moves in the summer transfer market, as it seeks to strengthen its ranks with a number of local and foreign deals in preparation for upcoming competitions.

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