Anderlecht has been following Zamalek defender Hossam Abdelmaguid since at least late February. His brother and agent, Islam Abdelmaguid, told Youm7 that Anderlecht has shown interest and there has been contact with representatives of the club. Youm7 reported that Zamalek requires an official offer before taking a position, and that formal negotiations have not yet occurred. According to reports from Egyptian media in recent months, Zamalek is seeking a transfer fee between 2 and 3 million dollars. Egate Ahram reported in early March that Abdelmaguid desires a clause in a new contract that would permit a foreign transfer for that amount.

Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid wants to move to Europe. According to the player's agent, West Bromwich Albion and Anderlecht are interested in signing Abdelmaguid. The agent added that a meeting has been held with representatives of both teams to review the offers. Abdelmaguid is under contract for one more year. Due to his contract situation, he is not expected to be very expensive. He has also been linked to Young Boys Bern, FC Porto, and Middlesbrough.

Negotiations are ongoing for Hossam Abdelmeguid, who is a target for Anderlecht and wants to leave Zamalek this summer. The club has been working on a contract extension for the player for almost a year. Al-Masry Al-Youm reported in January 2026 that Abdelmeguid told Zamalek he would not sign unless there was a real European opportunity. There have been offers from agents, including from Russia and Portugal. According to Gate Ahram in January 2026, Zamalek is seeking a sale price between 2 and 3 million dollars if a suitable foreign offer arrives. In November 2025, See News reported the club set a minimum of 2.5 million dollars and considered an additional clause for a 2 million dollar payment to Zamalek if Abdelmeguid returns to the Egyptian Premier League with another club. The player is represented by the agency YOU FIRST, which manages several player moves to European competitions.

Anderlecht has an interest in Hossam Abdelmeguid, and the defender is also attracting interest from Al-Ahly and clubs from the Gulf states. The nearly 25-year-old Egyptian international, who had a strong Africa Cup, wants to leave his club Zamalek in the summer. Abdelmeguid is under contract with his employer until June 2027 and, according to Transfermarkt, has a market value of 1.8 million euros. The defender, who has been with Zamalek since July 2019, has earned 10 caps for Egypt. In the current Egyptian Premier League season, he has made 2 appearances and provided 3 assists.