It looks like AL Ittihad will not be signing Chancel Mbemba from Lille after all. The defender had been heavily linked throughout the window, but the deal is now dead in the water. Reasons for the collapse remain unclear, though it marks a blow to AL Ittihad's plans to bolster their squad. Negotiations failed to produce a deal, and with no other reported suitors, the situation is set to remain unchanged for Chancel Mbemba. AL Ittihad's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 1.28 goals per game (23 in 18). Chancel Mbemba would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Alongside this, Lille are said to be exploring Othmane Maamma, Jhon Jader Duran and George Ilenikhena with AL Ittihad likewise connected to Youssef En-Nesyri and Mohamed Salah. Follow for more transfer rumours ahead of the Transfer Window!