Marcel Koller, the head coach of Al Ahly, is in discussions with the club’s football management regarding proposals for organizing an external training camp during the current international break in an Arab nation.
This comes as the Swiss coach aims to utilize the break to prepare the team for the upcoming competitions in February.
Club officials have initiated negotiations with several sports marketing companies to finalize plans for an external camp in one of the Gulf countries.
The goal is to swiftly reach an agreement to facilitate the team’s departure before the end of January.
In the quest to reinforce the squad during the ongoing winter transfer window, Mahmoud Mamdouh, the striker from Haras El Hodoud, has emerged as a potential addition to Al Ahly’s attacking lineup.
The club’s management is actively seeking a notable local striker due to concerns over the performance decline of Anthony Modeste and Salah Mohsen, especially with the latter approaching a potential departure during the current winter transfer window.
Despite the recent acquisitions of Danish-Palestinian forward Wisam Abu Ali from Sirius in the Swedish league, there remains a desire within the football committee and coaching staff at Al Ahly to secure the services of a new local striker.
This inclination is driven by the intention to strengthen the attacking options, given Al Ahly’s participation in multiple tournaments, including the Egyptian Premier League, CAF Champions League, Egypt Cup, and the Egyptian Super Cup.
The consideration of Haras El Hodoud’s 23-year-old striker comes on the heels of his impressive performances in the Professional League.
However, negotiations with Ahmed Amin Qaffa, a forward from Enppi, face challenges due to the financial demands set by the club.
Additionally, Marwan Hamdi, a striker from El Masry, is not under consideration due to severed ties with the Port Said-based club for several years.
