Trabzonspor eyes Al-Ahli's Bondarenko for January move

Turkish club Trabzonspor is preparing to pursue Al-Ahli midfielder Artem Bondarenko in the January transfer window, according to Turkish press reports.

• Turkish media reported Trabzonspor is considering signing Al-Ahli midfielder Artem Bondarenko during the January transfer window.
• The club plans to send scouts to Saudi Arabia to watch Bondarenko in an Al-Ahli match and evaluate his form.
• Bondarenko said he previously received an offer from Trabzonspor and was ready to move, but the two clubs failed to agree.
• Shakhtar Donetsk rejected an €8 million bid and insisted on €12 million, blocking the earlier transfer.