Amr Zaki

Portsmouth are set to have their transfer embargo lifted and are ready to swoop for Amr Zaki, while Chelsea want Sao Paolo star Lucas Piazon. Read Full Story

LONDON (AFP) - Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is set to leave Wigan after manager Steve Bruce announced that he would not take up the option of making his loan deal permanent. The 26-year-old had a tremendous start to the season after joining from El Zamalek, with eight goals in his first 10 matches, but he has not scored from open play since mid-October and his last goal came on December 28. Zaki has been badly hit by injuries and his relationship with Bruce has turned sour. In early April he was fined for the fourth successive time after returning late back from international duty, ... Read Full Story

Amr Zaki 's stint at English side Wigan looks to be over. Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed he will not be signing the Egyptian striker on a permanent basis. Zaki joined Wigan in July 2008 on a year-long loan deal from home-country club Zamalek and was an instant hit, with eight goals in his first 10 games. But the goals dried up. Zaki's been hit by injuries and the 26-year-old angered Bruce after returning late from international duty on four separate occasions. "We will not be taking the option to sign him when his loan ends,"Bruce said. Zaki missed Saturday's 2-0 defeat at ... Read Full Story

Egyptian striker Amr Zaki was the revelation of the English Premier League a few months ago. With 10 goals through October for club team Wigan Athletic , Zaki was the leading scorer in England and being hotly pursued by clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United . Now? He's in the dog house. And not likely to get out any time soon. Wigan manager Steve Bruce is set to hold talks with Zaki about his future on Friday. The on-loan striker, who flew back to England on Thursday, had been expected back at Wigan last Tuesday following international duty on March 29th. "I find ... Read Full Story

Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is set to leave Wigan after manager Steve Bruce announced that he would not take up the option of making his loan deal permanent. The 26-year-old had a tremendous start to the season after joining from El Zamalek, with eight goals in his first 10 matches, but he has not scored from open play since mid-October and his last goal came on December 28. Zaki has been badly hit by injuries and his relationship with Bruce has turned sour. In early April he was fined for the fourth successive time after returning late back from international duty, leading to Bruce ... Read Full Story