OGC Nice are monitoring AIK midfielder Abdihakim Ali and have sent scouts to watch the Swedish player of Somali origin, according to Sportbladet.
Ali’s contract with the Swedish club is due to expire soon, and no agreement has yet been reached over an extension. That uncertainty could give Nice an opportunity to make progress in their pursuit of the player.
AIK remain keen to retain Ali and have not given up hope of reaching a new deal. However, negotiations have so far failed to produce an agreement, leaving the midfielder’s future unresolved.
The situation could lead to increased competition for Ali’s signature in the coming months, with Nice having already shown a concrete interest by sending observers to follow him in Sweden.
Ali is valued at 400,000 euros by Transfermarkt, making him an appealing opportunity in the transfer market. Nice’s interest could also encourage AIK to speed up discussions as they seek to avoid losing the midfielder on terms more favourable to the French club.