Birmingham officials are still confident of signing Hossam Ghaly this weekend. However, they can't accept Mido's wage demands.

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Bruce still confident in signing Ghaly

Reports from England revealed that Steve Bruce is still confident of capturing Hossam Ghaly from Tottenham. However, the talks with Mido didn't show any development as the Blues couldn't agree on Mido's wage demands.

It was also claimed that Birmingham wanted to loan Mido but Spurs preferred to let the Egyptian go on a permanent deal to cover the £16m that they spent on Darren Bent this summer.

So, unless Birmingham agrees to pay Mido what he wants or the Egyptian lowers his wage demands, the Egyptian hitman might stay with Spurs for the time being or wait or a better contract from Boro and Fulham who are currently monitoring the situation.

EP will keep you updated as the story unfolds..

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