With a bid reportedly now accepted by Nice, Al-Ittihad have opened formal talks with Hicham Boudaoui over personal terms. The midfielder is said to be keen on the move, though full details of the contract are still being worked through. Negotiations are active, and the next 24-48 hours could prove decisive in closing the deal - with optimism growing that he will be a Al-Ittihad player before too long. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Galatasaray decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. Al-Ittihad are only scoring 1.25 goals per game (5 in 4) this season, which suggests they need more creativity in the middle. Hicham Boudaoui would be seen as the link to raise the tempo and feed the attack. Alongside this, Nice are said to be exploring Mohamed El Amine Amoura and Sepe Elye Wahi with Al-Ittihad likewise connected to Edon Zhegrova, Ismaila Sarr and Ritsu Doan. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.