ES Tunis revive interest in Lucas Ribeiro as Al Ittihad fee is met

ES Tunis have re-entered the race to sign Lucas Ribeiro after putting the $2.2 million transfer fee demanded by Al Ittihad on the table.

The Tunisian giants have now made their move after agreeing to meet the Saudi club’s asking price, paving the way for negotiations over a potential transfer.

Talks between the two clubs are now underway, with the deal understood to be progressing.

Ribeiro has emerged as a transfer target for ES Tunis as the club looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the new campaign and its upcoming continental commitments.

Al Ittihad’s $2.2m valuation had previously represented a major hurdle for interested clubs, but ES Tunis have now taken a significant step by placing the full amount on the table.

The Tunisian side’s renewed push could therefore bring the Brazilian closer to a move to North Africa, although the remaining details of the agreement still need to be settled.

Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days as both clubs work towards reaching a final agreement.

For ES Tunis, securing Ribeiro would represent a significant addition to their squad and underline their ambition ahead of the new season.

The transfer is now firmly in motion, with negotiations ongoing between the parties.