EXCLUSIVE: EP can reveal that Mohamed Shawky has received invitations from Middlesbrough and Birmingham City.

Both Middlesbrough and Birmingham have sent invitations to Shawky, hoping that he can come on trial at their clubs. They have not, however, made offers at this stage.

EP has learnt that Shawky has been watched by Boro for sometime while Birmingham have recently entered the frame.

Al-Ahly are ready to sell Shawky in the January transfer window, but it is likely that the English interest will diminsh in this case, particularly with ACN in January.