Amr Zaki

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...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...Read Full Story

Amr Zaki could yet be offered a permanent deal at Wigan despite being branded "the most unprofessional player I've ever worked with" by manager Steve Bruce. Zaki, currently on loan from Zamalek, had still not appeared back at Wigan on Friday, three days after he had been due back after playing for Egypt against Zambia on Sunday. Wigan claim it is the fourth time this season that the striker has been late back from international duty and Bruce vented his frustration in a lengthy statement on...Read Full Story

MANCHESTER, England, (AFP) - Manchester City supporters may be eagerly anticipating the arrival of Kaka but Pablo Zabaleta has offered a reminder of the Latin American quality already on the books at Eastlands. The Argentina fullback claimed his first goal since signing from Espanyol at the start of the season with a superb 25-yard strike to earn City a much-needed 1-0 win over Wigan on Saturday. It was only City’s second win in 10 league and cup outings and it was achieved the hard way...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...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...Read Full Story

Egypt striker Amr Zaki is set for showdown talks with Wigan manager Steve Bruce after returning late from international duty for the fifth time this season. Bruce is furious that Zaki, currently on loan at the Premier League club from El Zamalek, once again opted not to fly back to England in time for training after playing for his country last week. The Latics boss is set to meet the player and his advisors on Friday and is sure to pull no punches after accusing the forward of...Read Full Story

WIGAN (AFP) - Wigan manager Steve Bruce has told Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to forget about signing Egypt striker Amr Zaki. Zaki has caught Scolari’s eye after scoring eight times in the Premier League since joining on loan from El Zamalek and the Blues have been linked with a big-money bid when the transfer window reopens in January. But Bruce is determined to keep the 25-year-old and insists he will remain at the JJB Stadium for the rest of the season. "It does become a bit...Read Full Story

Amr Zaki's move to Manchester City from current owners El Zamalek is looking increasingly likely in news that will disappoint Wigan Athletic fans hopeful of the Egypt international's permanent signing. by William WoodRead Full Story

The least punctual player in Premier League history, Amr Zaki (6.1M) could be back-i. The Egyptian scored 10 goals in the first half of the season, but has yet to score in 2009.  He's fit again, and spring is here - so my gut tells me he may just find a few goals before the end of the season. Amr Zaki, you enigmatic Egyptian, you are this week's "Funny Feeling Friday."Read Full Story