Multiple reliable news outlets have reported that the race to sign Raphael Onyedika Nwadike is heating up, as reports indicate that Al-Ittihad have now officially submitted a bid for the player as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the run-in. Talks are expected to continue over the coming days - with Club Brugge said to be reluctant to let him go for a penny less than their valuation. Wolfsburg, Aston Villa and Frankfurt remain in the background, but for now, Al-Ittihad are leading the way in ongoing talks. Al-Ittihad look balanced this season - 1.62 goals scored and 1.17 goals conceded per game. Raphael Onyedika Nwadike would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Alongside this, Club Brugge are said to be exploring Noah Adedeji Sternberg, Ben Broggio and Yann Sommer with Al-Ittihad likewise connected to Khalid Alghannam. Follow for more transfer rumours ahead of the Transfer Window!