Al Mokawloon deny negotiations with Al Ahly for Mauritania striker Idrissa Thiam

Al Mokawloon Al-Arab football director Talaat Moharram has dismissed reports linking Al Ahly with a move for Idrissa Thiam, insisting that the Egyptian giants have not held official talks with the club over the forward’s potential transfer.

Thiam has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs in Egypt and abroad including Al Ahly, who are keen on bolstering their squad.

Speaking to ON E channel, Moharram affirmed the record CAF Champions League holders has yet to make an official approach for the Mauritanian attacker.

“Al Ahly has not spoken to us officially and no negotiations have taken place. There is talk from clubs in Egypt and abroad,” he said.

Meanwhile, Moharram confirmed that Mohamed Abdel Nasser is expected to join Al Ahly in January, providing a clear indication of the club’s plans for the upcoming transfer window.

The Al Mokawloon Al-Arab director also addressed his side’s preparations for their Egyptian Premier League encounter against Zamalek, describing the fixture as an important test for the club.

“The Zamalek match is a very important encounter for us. All matches are difficult, not just the Zamalek match, and we want to achieve a positive result in order to get an advanced position in the league table,” Moharram added.

Al Mokawloon Al-Arab are scheduled to face Zamalek on Wednesday in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League, with the club hoping to secure a positive result and improve their position in the standings.