Negotiations between the Iraqi Al-Zawraa club and Tunisian striker Haitham Al-Jouini, a player for Dibba Al-Hisn Club in the UAE, have clearly stumbled in recent hours, after discussions between the two parties reached a deadlock due to disagreements over the financial aspects of the potential contract.

According to informed sources close to the club's management, Al-Zawraa had opened direct communication with the Tunisian player last week, in an attempt to strengthen the front line with a strong deal, relying on Al-Jouini's extensive experience and expertise in Arab leagues. However, the high financial demands set by the player and his agents prevented the agreement from being finalized.

The management of Al-Zawraa had expressed its serious desire to sign a foreign striker who possesses a strong physical presence and clear scoring ability, which is available in Haitham Al-Jouini's resume, who previously played for major clubs such as Esperance Tunis, Al-Ain Saudi, and Arab Contractors Egyptian, before finally landing in the UAE league through Dibba Al-Hisn.

According to the same sources, Al-Jouini initially expressed a desire to embark on a new experience in the Iraqi league, but his financial conditions—described as excessive compared to the club's current budget—led Al-Zawraa's management to reconsider the deal, especially in light of alternative options being studied by the technical staff and management.

For its part, the Al-Nawras management continues its movements in the summer transfer market with caution, trying to balance between signing players of high technical value and maintaining the financial stability of the club, especially since the team is undergoing a rebuilding phase that requires careful selection of new elements.

The door remains open for a return to the negotiation table with Al-Jouini if the player shows greater flexibility regarding his financial terms, but for now, indications suggest that the deal has stalled unless new developments occur in the coming days.

Al-Zawraa fans, who are awaiting strong attacking deals, have expressed hope that the management will succeed in finding suitable alternatives, especially after the need for a decisive striker became clear in the last season, which puts the technical staff in front of significant challenges in selecting names capable of meeting the expectations of the white stands.