CFR Cluj is competing with Ludogorets Razgrad for Zamalek's 24-year-old Egyptian defender, Hossam Abdelmaguid. It was reported that Ludogorets was in advanced discussions with the Egyptian club. Zamalek is demanding €1.5 million, an additional €300,000 in performance-related bonuses, and a 20% sell-on clause for the player, who had refused to extend his contract. CFR Cluj has now submitted a financial proposal that is said to exceed Ludogorets' offer by approximately $180,000, with the aim of quickly finalizing a deal. Zamalek hopes the competition will maximize the transfer fee for the defender. The defender is reportedly interested in a move to Europe. Abdelmaguid has been with Zamalek since July 2019 and has 15 caps for Egypt. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.00m. Reports from January 2026 mentioned Zamalek's asking price was between €1.9 million and €2.8 million. This followed a higher valuation of approximately €3.8 million in June 2025.