The deal to bring Denis Zakaria to AL Ahli Saudi has broken down - according to sources close to the clubs. The Monaco midfielder had featured prominently in the club's plans, but sources are now speculating that no agreement was reached and both sides are expected to move on quickly to new targets. Whether talks will resume further down the line remains to be seen. Talks collapsed before reaching an agreement, and with no other clubs involved, Denis Zakaria remains at Monaco. AL Ahli Saudi look balanced this season - 1.5 goals scored and 0.75 goals conceded per game. Denis Zakaria would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Alongside this, Monaco are said to be exploring Kieran Trippier with AL Ahli Saudi likewise connected to Manuel Locatelli. More on this story as it develops. Need more AL Ahli Saudi transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from AL Ahli Saudi.