Al-Ittihad are focusing on a deal for Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante as they close in on the signing of Karim Benzema.
Benzema is likely to sign for the Al-Ittihad after it was confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid.
Kante could join his former France team-mate Benzema at the Saudi Arabian club, according to journalist Rudi Galetti.
32-year-old Kante has just one year remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
It remains to be seen whether he will be part of new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino's plans.