The Saudi club Al-Shabab attempted to sign Bamba Dieng but were prevented from completing the transfer because they did not receive authorisation for the required investment, which created an opportunity for Amed SK.

Matteo Moretto reports that Al-Shabab was not authorized by the Saudi Pro League to make the necessary investment to proceed with the signing of Bamba Dieng.

Al Shabab, based in Saudi Arabia, is closely following the Bamba Dieng situation.

Bamba Dieng, a 26-year-old Senegalese international, became a free agent on July 1 after leaving FC Lorient. The forward, who has 24 caps and 2 goals for his country, is now close to joining Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, where a three-season contract is reportedly available for him. Dieng had attracted interest from several European teams but ultimately decided to prioritize the move to Saudi Arabia. The transfer is not yet finalized. According to Foot Mercato, the former Marseille player is still in discussions with the Saudi club to settle the last contractual details. An official announcement could be made in the coming hours if a definitive agreement is reached. Dieng has a current Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m and has also been linked with clubs such as Lazio, Bologna, and Leicester City.