Al-Ettifaq targets signing defender from Olympique Marseille

Al-Ettifaq are targeting a deal for Canadian defender Derek Cornelius, currently of Olympique Marseille, to strengthen their backline during the current transfer window.

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, a reliable source specializing in the transfer market, has revealed via his account on the platform 'X' that Al-Ettifaq are interested in signing Canadian defender Derek Cornelius.

Romano has indicated that the Saudi club's move came after Derek Cornelius's transfer to Rayo Vallecano fell through, as the deal stumbled on the final day of the transfer window.

Italian journalist has clarified that the agreement has already begun preliminary talks with representatives of Olympique Marseille to discuss the possibility of reaching an agreement for the player's transfer during the current transfer window.

Al-Ettifaq hope to finalize the deal in the remaining days of the Saudi transfer window, especially with the team's need to add a new defender to their squad.

Derek Cornelius is awaiting to know his next destination, after his transfer to Rayo Vallecano became impossible, opening negotiations with Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq are continuing their efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the transfer window closing, with negotiations with Olympique Marseille still in the early stages.