Wydad move for Sofiane Benjedida unlikely due to financial concerns

A move to Wydad Casablanca for Moroccan striker Sofiane Benjedida, who plays for Egyptian giants Al-Ahly, appears unlikely ahead of the January transfer window.

Despite media reports linking the forward with a return to the Moroccan league, a source close to Wydad has indicated that the club has no immediate plans to sign him.

According to Moroccan website Al-Botola, the source said the possibility of bringing in another player on loan in January had been ruled out. The report also stated that Benjedida is not among the players currently being targeted by the club.

Benjedida’s salary could prove a major obstacle

The report further highlighted the financial demands of a potential deal, with the striker’s salary at Al-Ahly likely to make an agreement difficult.

Journalist Ahmed Schubert also suggested that Benjedida’s high salary could stand in the way of a move, even if Al-Ahly were willing to loan him to the Moroccan side.

Schubert explained that Moroccan clubs face financial challenges that could make it difficult to meet the player’s salary demands.

No official approach from Wydad

Although reports had suggested that Wydad were prepared to approach Al-Ahly over a possible loan deal, the source cited by Al-Botola insisted that no official move had been made.

With Benjedida reportedly outside the club’s current transfer plans and financial concerns surrounding his salary, a switch to Wydad during the winter transfer window appears unlikely.