Valentin Atangana, a 21-year-old midfielder with French and Cameroonian nationality, is the subject of interest from several Premier League clubs. Both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest made inquiries about the midfielder during the previous summer transfer window. Atangana, who had the possibility of returning to European football this summer, has an ambition to move back to Europe in the upcoming months, with the hope of joining a major club and playing in the Champions League. He is under contract with Al Ahli until June 2028 and has an annual salary of €5,100,000. According to Transfermarkt, he is valued at €18 million. He joined the Saudi club in September 2025 and has 7 appearances and 2 goals for the France U21 team.