Sunderland appear to be the front-runners to sign Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa in the summer.
In April 2024, the Eredivisie side agreed a deal for the winger to come to the club in the summer. He has 22 goals and 11 assists in 76 games. This includes 11 goals and six assists this season.
Sunderland and several other clubs have already taken note of the winger's rise at the Dutch club. This is mainly because he has significantly improved his overall game this season.
Let us explain by sharing the data [this season first] About his performance in this and last season.
It highlights areas where the 24-year-old has made a clear step forward in his development so far. The statistics mentioned are per game in the Eredivisie between the two seasons.
- expected goal [XG] Per season: 3.46 - 3.14
- Expected assists per season: 8.37 - 7.29
- Shots on target: 1 - 0-7
- Big chances missed: 1 - 3
- Big chances created: 11 - 8
- Cross: 1.7 – 0.9
- Successful dribbles: 2.6 – 1.6
These are all signs of progress with the attack, which has attracted interest from Sunderland and others.
Black Cat leads in signing
On Wednesday, Sports Witness Covered Claims Algeria could make an offer for the Feyenoord player in comparison to Sunderland. The source did not provide any information about the Dutch club's demands or the fee the Black Cats would like to offer.
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The operation remains complicated due to 'particularly fierce and attractive competition' from England. Chelsea, Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth have been mentioned in recent claims.
However, reports state that Regis Le Bris's side appear to be in the lead, and are in talks with his entourage. Feyenoord, for their part, are requesting €30-35m. This is another factor that makes a deal challenging for the Ligue 1 side.
Africa Foot Relay claims have been made elsewhere about interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United in Hadj Moussa, but it is clear that Sunderland now have the top spot.
The outlet also interviewed his compatriot and Olympic Beja manager, Nabil Neghiz. He has backed Haj Moussa to achieve more success by further improving his game.
"His pace in the first few steps allows him to get past defenders and pose a threat in the final third of the pitch," He said.
"What makes this player particularly interesting is not only what he is showing now, but also the potential he still has to improve. If he continues to progress at this pace, he could become one of the most impressive attacking wingers in European football."
Increase in progress and evaluation of Haj Moussa
The attacker arrived in Europe when RC Lens signed him for their academy in 2018. He did not make it to Ligue 1, leaving him on a free transfer to Olympique Charleroi in 2022.
Haj Moussa scored eight goals in 33 matches for Olympique Charleroi and was released again. He joined Petro Isden in July 2023 transfer market It was then valued at €100,000.
The Algerian scored two goals and two assists in 18 appearances for the second division Belgian club and sees his value rise to €250k in December 2023.
Vitesse Arnhem signed the winger on loan in February 2024 and a month later, his valuation increased to €750k. At the end of the loan period, this increased to €2m, and he had two goals and two assists in 15 matches for the Dutch club.
Haj Moussa arrived at Feyenoord at the start of the 2024/25 season. His value increased by €12m [December 2024] up to €14m [May 2025] Now up to €20m. This could increase further if he impresses for his country in the World Cup.
