The club’s attempts to secure the services of Palestinian striker Mahmoud Wadi from El Mokawloon Arab have hit a roadblock.
Despite making substantial strides in the winter transfer window with six acquisitions, the club now faces a setback in its pursuit of Wadi.
A source within Ismaily revealed that officials from the club had submitted an offer to bring in the Palestinian player during the ongoing winter transfer window.
However, El Mokawloon, under the management of coach Mohamed Aoda, firmly rejected the proposal, signaling a commitment to retaining Wadi.
Ismaily, currently undergoing a restructuring phase, aims to strengthen its attacking options following the departure of Yao Anwar to National Bank and the potential exits of Abu Bakr Hamza and Hazem Marcy.
Additionally, the club is evaluating the performance of Basem Marcy, contemplating his potential departure.
The departure of Yao Anwar from Ismaily marked a significant change in the squad dynamics.
The club has been active in the winter transfer market, finalizing six deals that include Ahmed El Sheikh, Eric Traore, Hisham Mohamed, Ali El Malawani, Hatem Sakr, and Abdel Karim Mustafa.
This activity follows the successful resolution of the player registration crisis by settling outstanding dues.
As Ismaily navigates the complexities of the transfer window, the refusal from El Mokawloon to part ways with Mahmoud Wadi presents a challenge for the club’s management.
The coming days will likely see intensified negotiations and strategic planning to address the evolving dynamics of the squad and achieve the desired reinforcements.
