Barrada, 27, proved to be a superstar for the Pride of Abu Dhabi during his only season with them in 2013/14. He provided full value for the Dh47.1m fee paid to Spain’s Getafe, scoring 10 goals in 22 top-flight appearances to help the side into third place.
He could now be set to grace the UAE once again, with L’Equipe saying the Morocco international is set to head to Dubai to negotiate with a mystery club during the coming days.
AFC Champions League quarter-finalists Al Nasr would be an obvious destination, though his current lack of Asian qualification could mean further changes than the already-announced departure of Luis Jimenez might be needed to suit the four-player foreign quota requirements.
L’OM want to cash in on Barrada after a disappointing two seasons, during which he has scored just twice in 33 Ligue 1 matches. The fallen giants are desperate to get him off the wage bill as they look to rebuild after a 13th-placed finish.
Meanwhile, a potential reunion with Saudi Arabia icon Sami Al Jaber could see Thiago Neves depart Jazira for Al Shabab Riyadh. Playmaker Neves, 31, is likely to leave the President’s Cup winners this summer after a poor debut campaign.
Shabab have announced Al Jaber, 43, as their new boss, and reports in the Kingdom suggest the pair could link up again after their previous successes at Al Hilal during 2013/14.
