Deal Near: Monaco Striker Set to Join Al-Ittihad as Benzema's Future Hangs in the Balance

Developments in the Monaco-to-Al-Ittihad Transfer

Georges Elinykhina, the Monaco striker, is nearing a move to Al-Ittihad of Jeddah in the current winter window.

Fabrice Houkines, the well-known journalist for Monté Carlo Radio, posted on X that an agreement with Monaco has been reached for a transfer worth 33 million euros, with personal terms still under discussion.

Sources say negotiations continue between the Monaco forward and Al-Ittihad over contract details.

Benzema's Situation and the Attack Line

Al-Ittihad faces an attacking conundrum after Karim Benzema hit a roadblock in talks over a new deal, causing him to miss two league matches.

Meanwhile, Benzema has been in talks with Al-Hilal about a potential move this window, though the deal still faces hurdles.

According to trusted journalist Santi Ona, Al-Hilal has reached an agreement with Benzema to sign him through the end of the current season, with longer-term terms being discussed afterward.

Benzema has previously been linked with a move to Al-Hilal on several occasions, most recently last May, but decided to stay with the club for now.

The transfer market heats up as clubs weigh big-money moves against long-term strategy, and fans wait for the final whistle on these negotiations.

In case the deals materialize, it could redefine the Saudi league’s attacking firepower for the remainder of the season.

And yes, if this drama had a soundtrack, it would be a remix of a transfer window anthem—catchy, loud, and a little chaotic. Sniper-level precision would be jealous of how these rumors shoot through the headlines.

Two punchlines to end this saga: 1) If deals fall through, at least the sun will still be shining on the pitches; 2) If they succeed, the only thing hotter than the Saudi sun will be the press conferences that follow.