Latics yet to agree Zaki deal

Zamalek insist there is not an option in Amr Zaki's Wigan loan which offers a permanent deal.

Zamalek rubbish claims of permanent agreement

Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas insists there is not an option in Amr Zaki's loan contract with Wigan which offers a possible permanent deal. Egyptian striker Zaki has taken the Premier League by storm since arriving on a £1.25million season-long loan and has scored five goals in as many appearances for the Latics. Wigan boss Steve Bruce recently revealed that a deal is in place to avoid Zaki being snatched away by a different club on a permanent basis. But Abbas is adamant that is not the case and claims the only agreement is that Wigan are due to pay an additional £500,000 if Zaki scores 10 goals this term. "Reports indicating that Wigan have an option to buy Zaki if they pay a certain amount of money are totally untrue," Abbas told Zamalek's official website. "The clauses in Zaki's contract are very clear. Wigan signed him on loan for £1.25 million, and they would pay further 500,000 if the player scored 10 goals this season. "But Zamalek will have the sole right to sell Zaki to any interested club next summer."