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Ajax Renew Interest in Shikabala

Date: 21-8-2008
Wrote: EP's webmaster

Some reports claimed that Zamalek forward Mahmoud Abdel Razek "Shikabala" is currently a target for a number of European clubs. The report claimed that Ajax Amsterdam have the player on thier shortlist while Hertha BSC and Anderlecht are showing interest as well.





Shikabala is back to the picture. Report on 4-4-2 revealed the interest of three European clubs in the 22 year old Zamalek forward.

The most interested club is Ajax Amsterdam, the former club of Mido. Ajax are said to be scouting the player and the report claims that they are ready to spend 2.5m EUROs to land the Egyptian top talent.

In addition to this, Hertha BSC and Anderlecht are also said to be interested in the player.

It should be noted that Shikabala was impressive in the season that he spent in Greece playing for PAOK. However, problem related to the player's military service forced him to return to Egypt.

It is also worth noting that during Shikabala's short spell in Greece, he caught the interest of Ajax and AZ and the latter offered to trial the player. However, the interest from both Dutch clubs didn't materialize to offers at that time.


In addition to this, the player caught the eyes of Wigan coach Steve Bruce when he came to Egypt to watch Amr Zaki in action.

Shikabala is undoubtedly a top talent and leaving to Europe at such age will help him develop to better player. However, it is not known yet of Zamalek will let their promising talent leave or not. Also, military service could be a hurdle that might stop the transfer from completion.

EP will keep you updated...

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