Al Ahli join race for Fenerbahce's Sidiki Cherif with Stuttgart and English duo | OneFootball

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have entered the chase for Fenerbahce teenager Sidiki Cherif during the current transfer window.

According to Goal.com, the 19-year-old from France is also on the radar of Stuttgart, Ipswich Town and Coventry City, and Fenerbahce could sell him without taking a financial hit, potentially even making a profit.

Recent changes to Saudi Pro League rules on foreign and young players are said to have elevated Cherif to a priority target.

The updated framework allows clubs to deploy youngsters across the first team, youth and junior squads, which could increase his chances of a fresh start and regular minutes.

Under the amended rules, clubs can immediately field two players in lower categories and two in the first team under a young player provision, a shift that could see existing first team youngsters replaced.

Source: Goal.com

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