It is reported that AJ Auxerre is nearing an agreement with Torino to sign Moroccan international winger Zakaria Aboukhlal on loan. The French club is seeking to strengthen its attack before the transfer market closes. Negotiations between the two clubs are advanced, and only a few administrative and contractual details need to be finalized for the 26-year-old's move to be completed. Aboukhlal has 22 caps and 3 goals for Morocco. He joined Torino in July 2025 for a fee of €8.5 million, and his contract runs until 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m. Elche has also been linked with the player.