During contract extension negotiations with Al Ahly, the representative for 28-year-old Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour has begun exploring the Saudi market. The player's profile has been proposed to both Al Feiha and Al Shabab. The talks with Al Ahly have stalled as the club's offer of approximately 25 million Egyptian pounds per year plus bonuses is not meeting Ashour's financial expectations. These actions show that the player's representative is willing to consider alternatives if a new deal is not reached; Ashour's contract runs until June 30, 2028. The representative does not necessarily expect an offer of 10 million dollars, which was an amount Al Ahly had set as a reference for a potential transfer to Al Ittihad. The Saudi market has changed, as several major clubs have already reinforced their squads based on identified needs, but Ashour's profile continues to generate interest. The player is not currently interested in moving to Qatar or the UAE and views Saudi Arabia as the main alternative.