Chemsdine Talbi is reportedly the subject of advanced talks between Al-Ittihad and Sunderland, who are negotiating terms ahead of a possible transfer. The forward has long been on the radar of Al-Ittihad, who see him as the perfect addition to their squad as they look to strengthen a key area of the pitch. Progress on talks has been made, though a final agreement is not yet in place and other clubs are said to be weighing-up whether to join the race for his signature. Al-Ittihad remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Leipzig continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Al-Ittihad's 26/27 output of 1.25 goals per game is behind league levels. The addition of Chemsdine Talbi would give them the sharper edge they're missing in front of goal. Sunderland have also been linked with Alexis Claude-Maurice, Dodi Lukebakio and Malick Fofana while Al-Ittihad are reportedly monitoring Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa, A. Ounahi and Richard. More on this story as it develops. Need more Al-Ittihad transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Al-Ittihad.