Latics close in on £4m Zaki capture

Zamalek have revealed that Wigan boss Steve Bruce has agreed terms with the club over the signing of Egypt striker Amr Zaki.

Zaki: Set for Latics move
Zaki: Set for Latics move

Sabri Abou-Allam claims the terms of the transfer have all been agreed aside from the fee to be paid by the Premier League club.

Latics are reported to have offered £4.2million for the 25-year-old, who has scored 21 goals in 40 appearances for his country, but Zamalek are holding out for something closer to their £6million valuation.

Wigan officials are expected back in Cairo on May 26 to thrash out a deal, a day after Zamalek face ENPPI in the Egyptian cup final.

"We had a meeting with Steve Bruce on Tuesday and we agreed terms," Abou-Allam told Filgol.

"We discussed all the details but we haven't agreed yet on the transfer fee."

Bruce revealed earlier this week that he was desperate to add firepower to his squad after a season in which they have scored only 34 times in 37 league games - the second worst record in the top flight.

"Our top scorer this season is Marcus Bent with seven goals, with three of those coming in one game," said Bruce.

"Then we have players on five and six goals, so that really is an area we really need to improve on for next season.

"I think the most important thing for a club like ours is to get a striker who can make a difference - and that's where I would spend the money if I could source one."

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Your Comments

joevincent (Manchester United fan)

"Wigan shud seek MU for Louis Saha. Saha is a prolific striker but unable to exhibit his talent at MU."

Sherrah (Chelsea fan)

"Sensational player...Power and technique all in one..but still has to prove himself on the higher level of the premiership....GOOD LUCK ZAKI...!!"

Speedy (Liverpool fan)

"He was pretty good in the ACoN, and scored quite a few goals. Good buy and I think he can do well in the rough premiership."

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