Al Ettifaq have made an inquiry from Everton for Abdoulaye Doucouré, who is said to be one of the club's top targets to replace Jordan Henderson.
The Saudi Pro League club have also reportedly approached the camp of Doucouré to see if he is fascinated about moving to Saudi Arabia.
Everton still value the impact of Abdoulaye Doucoure and they see him as a key player, who will help stir the club forward.
However, Al Ettifaq are focused on signing a midfielder to replace Henderson, who left the club to join Ajax on January 18, 2024, on a free transfer.
Jordan Henderson's contract was terminated in January 2024, due to the Englishman's inability to acclimatize to the Saudi Pro League.
Henderson made just 19 appearances for the Dammam-based club before his departure, scoring no goals and providing 5 assists in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Abdoulaye Doucoure is one of the key names in the starting XI of Everton, and as such they wouldn't want to lose his services.
He can function in several facets of the team, including; defensive midfield, central midfield, and attacking midfield.
Doucoure has made 21 appearances for the Toffees this term, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist in all competitions.
The Mail international has played for several clubs in his career, including; Watford FC, Stade Rennais FC, and Granada CF.
It will be interesting to see how the midfielder will acclimatize to the Saudi Pro League if he moves over to the division.
Abdoulaye Doucoure has made 364 club appearances so far in his career, scoring 49 goals and providing 39 assists in all competitions.
Doucoure has in the past been lauded by Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, who managed him during his time at Everton.
Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the brilliance of Abdoulaye Doucoure, alongside his ability to play in a variety of positions.
“he can play everywhere on the pitch. He can play number 10, in behind, in front of the defence, his work defensively is really good.
“He is learning a lot tactically as well. He has a fantastic ability for the transition when we catch the ball. He is fantastic box-to-box.”
The 31-year-old joined Everton from Watford on September 8, 2020, for a fee of €22 million.
The former Stade Rennais man has since joining the club provided his quota to the success of the team, as he alongside his teammate strives to keep the club in the top flight.
Meanwhile, Everton sit 17th on the English Premier League table, with 17 points from 21 matches, having been deducted 10 points for flouting financial fair play rules.
They return to action on Saturday, January 27, 2024, facing Luton Town, in a 4th Round FA Cup encounter.
The Saudi Pro League club have also reportedly approached the camp of Doucouré to see if he is fascinated about moving to Saudi Arabia.
Everton still value the impact of Abdoulaye Doucoure and they see him as a key player, who will help stir the club forward.
However, Al Ettifaq are focused on signing a midfielder to replace Henderson, who left the club to join Ajax on January 18, 2024, on a free transfer.
Jordan Henderson's contract was terminated in January 2024, due to the Englishman's inability to acclimatize to the Saudi Pro League.
Henderson made just 19 appearances for the Dammam-based club before his departure, scoring no goals and providing 5 assists in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Abdoulaye Doucoure is one of the key names in the starting XI of Everton, and as such they wouldn't want to lose his services.
He can function in several facets of the team, including; defensive midfield, central midfield, and attacking midfield.
Doucoure has made 21 appearances for the Toffees this term, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist in all competitions.
The Mail international has played for several clubs in his career, including; Watford FC, Stade Rennais FC, and Granada CF.
It will be interesting to see how the midfielder will acclimatize to the Saudi Pro League if he moves over to the division.
Abdoulaye Doucoure has made 364 club appearances so far in his career, scoring 49 goals and providing 39 assists in all competitions.
Doucoure has in the past been lauded by Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, who managed him during his time at Everton.
Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the brilliance of Abdoulaye Doucoure, alongside his ability to play in a variety of positions.
“he can play everywhere on the pitch. He can play number 10, in behind, in front of the defence, his work defensively is really good.
“He is learning a lot tactically as well. He has a fantastic ability for the transition when we catch the ball. He is fantastic box-to-box.”
The 31-year-old joined Everton from Watford on September 8, 2020, for a fee of €22 million.
The former Stade Rennais man has since joining the club provided his quota to the success of the team, as he alongside his teammate strives to keep the club in the top flight.
Meanwhile, Everton sit 17th on the English Premier League table, with 17 points from 21 matches, having been deducted 10 points for flouting financial fair play rules.
They return to action on Saturday, January 27, 2024, facing Luton Town, in a 4th Round FA Cup encounter.