Al Ahly first-team players Emam Ashour and Marwan Attia have become targets for Saudi club Al-Ittihad Jeddah during the current summer transfer window, as the club aims to strengthen its squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Al-Ittihad is looking to add quality midfielders capable of making a difference, especially after the impressive performances delivered by the two players with Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team recently.
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Follows Al Ahly Duo
Emam Ashour and Marwan Attia among midfield candidates
Saudi newspaper "Al Riyadiah" reported that Al-Ittihad’s football management is closely monitoring Emam Ashour and Marwan Attia and has included them on the list of potential midfield reinforcements.
The report highlighted that the players’ performances with Al Ahly and Egypt’s national team have attracted attention from the Saudi club, which is searching for players with strong technical abilities.
Al-Ittihad Decision Awaits German Coach’s Approval
No official negotiations with Al Ahly yet
Reports confirmed that Al-Ittihad Jeddah has not made a final decision regarding signing either player, as the club is waiting for the technical evaluation of German head coach Jens Wissing.
The coach is expected to determine the team’s needs before the club takes official steps or begins negotiations with Al Ahly’s management.
Al Ahly’s Preseason Program
Five friendly matches under Hussein Ammouta
Al Ahly’s technical staff has decided to play five friendly matches as part of the preparation program for the new season under head coach Hussein Ammouta.
The team will begin its friendly schedule with two matches against Al Nasr and La Viena in Cairo before traveling to Spain for an overseas training camp.
Al Ahly to Face Girona, Espanyol, and Barcelona
Barcelona friendly concludes preseason matches
The Spanish training camp will include matches against Girona and Espanyol before Al Ahly finishes its friendly schedule with a game against Barcelona on August 19.
The team will then return to Cairo to complete final preparations before the start of the new season.
Al Ahly International Players Return to Training
Extra rest after 2026 World Cup participation
Al Ahly’s international players were given additional rest after completing their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The international players are scheduled to return to team training on July 27 as part of the technical staff’s plan to prepare all squad members before the new season.
Al Ahly will resume training after the rest period as preparations continue for the new season, which is scheduled to begin on August 22.
Is Al-Ittihad Jeddah interested in signing Emam Ashour?
Yes, Emam Ashour has entered Al-Ittihad Jeddah’s list of midfield targets.
Has Al-Ittihad started official negotiations with Al Ahly?
No official negotiations have started yet, as the Saudi club is waiting for the coach’s decision.
Who is the other Al Ahly player wanted by Al-Ittihad?
Al-Ittihad is also monitoring midfielder Marwan Attia.
When does Al Ahly’s new season begin?
The new season is expected to start on August 22.
