According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland have withdrawn from talks over a potential move for Chemsdine Talbi to Al-Ittihad. Sources confirmed the talks were advancing, with hopes to finalize an agreement by this weekend. Al-Ittihad's interest in Talbi continues, as the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until October.

Coach Régis Le Bris confirmed that a departure for Chemsdine Talbi remains possible, because the player's prospects at Sunderland have changed. Al Ittihad is mentioned as a potential destination for Talbi. According to reports, there is interest in him from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, with Al Ittihad being named as one of the interested clubs.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Al-Ittihad is currently among the options for Chemsdine Talbi. The competition for the Sunderland winger is described as open, with available options in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. Reports in England have indicated that he has been omitted from Sunderland's European squad for the season, and he and his agents are looking for other clubs. The objective is to transfer the Moroccan player before the transfer window closes in other locations. The transfer window in Saudi Arabia does not close until October 12th, which provides Al-Ittihad with an advantage. Sunderland paid €20m for the winger last summer and he is now valued at €25m after scoring four goals and providing two assists in 31 games for the club. It is suggested that an initial asking price of €30m would be logical, as this is the price the Black Cats paid for Malick Fofana on the final day of the transfer window. The focus is currently on which of the three suitors will make significant offers. It is also thought possible that Al-Ittihad may wait to see what other clubs do before taking action, as they are not under the same time pressures.

Chemsdine Talbi could leave Sunderland for Al Ittihad after one season, as the Saudi Arabian club is targeting him. The two clubs are currently in talks regarding a potential transfer, which is still possible because the transfer window in Saudi Arabia remains open. Due to the uncertainty about his future, Sunderland has provisionally excluded the winger from its European squad.