Al-Ittihad Club closely monitors the developments regarding one of Al-Nassr's stars, as part of its quiet moves to strengthen the team during the ongoing winter transfer period.

Al-Ittihad officials have placed Abdulrahman Gharib's name strongly among their options, after continuous monitoring of the player's situation with his current club Al-Nassr over the past weeks.

The Saudi newspaper "Al-Riyadiyah" confirmed that Al-Ittihad's management is preparing to open negotiations with Gharib if his departure from Al-Nassr is finalized during January.

The newspaper explained that Abdulrahman Gharib has officially entered the free period of his contract, which grants him the right to sign with any club without needing Al-Nassr's approval.

Gharib's future is tied to the file of renewing his contract with Al-Nassr, as no final agreement has been reached yet, coinciding with serious interest from Al-Ittihad Club.

Gharib had moved to Al-Nassr in the summer of 2022 with a four-season contract coming from Al-Ahli, but the decline in his regular participation increases the likelihood of his departure.

This season, Abdulrahman Gharib has played 12 matches with Al-Nassr in various competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists, according to data from Transfermarkt.