Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli has opened advanced talks with AS Monaco over a €45 million package, including bonuses, for Swiss international midfielder Denis Zakaria, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Monaco is prepared to accept the proposal, yet the 28-year-old must still decide whether to accept the move, which would come with a significant salary increase. Zakaria joined Monaco from Juventus in 2023 and has been a regular starter for the Ligue 1 club. A transfer would further underline the Saudi league’s aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the new season, while leaving Monaco to weigh midfield reinforcements should Zakaria opt to depart.