Wydad AC rule out January move for Al Ahly forward Sofiane Benjedida

Moroccan giants Wydad AC have firmly dismissed reports linking them with a move for Al Ahly striker Sofiane Benjedida ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.

Speculation surrounding the 24-year-old’s future has intensified in recent weeks following his difficult start to life at the Egyptian powerhouse, with reports in Morocco suggesting that Wydad were considering an approach to bring him back to the domestic league during the winter transfer window.

However, the Casablanca-based outfit have moved to put an end to the rumours, making it clear that they have no immediate plans to pursue the services of the Moroccan attacker.

Wydad’s reported interest had generated considerable attention, particularly given Benjedida’s struggles to establish himself since arriving at Al Ahly from Maghreb Fez in a deal worth approximately €2.2 million.

The striker was expected to strengthen the club’s attacking options following his impressive performances in Moroccan football, but his transition to the Egyptian Premier League has not gone as smoothly as anticipated.

Benjedida has found goals difficult to come by and has yet to deliver the kind of consistent performances expected of him after his high-profile switch to Cairo. His struggles have consequently raised questions about his role in the squad and whether Al Ahly could consider allowing him to leave when the transfer window reopens in January.

Nevertheless, the Moroccan forward has continued to feature in matches under coach Hussein Ammouta, although his limited goalscoring return has done little to silence discussions about his future.

He has scored against El Sharqia Enppi and Abu Qir Fertilizers in the Egyptian League, while also finding the back of the net against Petrol Assiut in the Egypt Capital Cup.

His uncertain situation has naturally attracted attention, with the possibility of a move away from Al Ahly becoming a subject of speculation ahead of the second half of the campaign.

Wydad, meanwhile, appear to have no intention of entering the race for his signature, meaning any potential departure from Al Ahly would require the striker to explore other options.

With the January transfer window drawing closer, Benjedida’s immediate future at Al Ahly remains a talking point as he looks to rediscover his scoring form and establish himself at one of Africa’s most successful clubs.