The midfielder was quoted on Egyptian
television as saying: "Sunderland and Derby [County]
made approaches but no concrete offer has been tabled.
"Things will become clear next month as the transfer
window is looming," he added.
The former Feyenoord man is training with his ex-club
Al-Ahly in order not to lose match fitness. However,
he denied that he may return to Egypt.
The player's agent had told EgyptianPlayers.com that
several English clubs are indeed interested in his client's
services. Among them was Aston Villa, and Wigan Athletic
are thought to also be considering the midfielder.
