
David Cartlidge
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David Cartlidge
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Editor @ESPN, Panelist @FootballRamble, @OTCPod. Football, NBA, NFL, Boxing. Sun'lun, Knicks and Giants.




Sunderland‘s Habib Diarra has impressed in his debut season in the Premier League. The Senegal international arrived at the Stadium of Light from RC Strasbourg in July 2025 and didn’t take time to settle in. He had interest from AC Milan and Atlético Madrid, and in December, Diarra revealed he snubbed these two clubs for Sunderland. That’s according to Media Foot, who cover what could happen with his Sunderland future after this season. His performances have caught the attention of clubs in Europe and beyond. The report states the most pressing interest is from the Saudi Arabian market. An unnamed club from that country have come forward to secure his services in the summer. In fact, the Sunderland star has been made as their priority target. The same club is ‘ready to spend a small fortune’ to take him away from Régis Le Bris’ side. There’s no mention of the fee the Saudi side are willing to spend, or the fee needed to convince the Black Cats. Media Foot make it clear the operation is still in the early stages and the Saudi club have only made initial contact sportwitness.co.uk/habib-diarra-c…





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