Al Jazira was one of several clubs that expressed interest in signing 29-year-old Senegalese striker Cherif Ndiaye from Crvena Zvezda, but a transfer did not materialize. Paris FC also showed interest in the player, and there was mention of a potential €7 million offer from Villarreal. Ndiaye's contract with the Serbian club expires in the summer of 2026, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5 million. Samsunspor has also been linked with the player.