Tau’s Contract Stalemate Holds Up Al Ahly’s Transfer Plans

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are facing a transfer impasse due to Percy Tau’s insistence on receiving full compensation for his release from the club. Despite their recent signings of Yahia Attiyat Allah and Yousef Aymen, Al Ahly are eager to add Achraf Dari and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane to their squad. However, Tau’s unwillingness to accept a reduced contract is creating a roadblock, as he occupies a foreign player quota slot that is needed for Ben Romdhane’s arrival. Al Ahly’s manager, Marcel Koller, is keen to offload Tau to accommodate the Tunisian midfielder, but the South African winger is reportedly holding out for the remaining $1.2 million owed to him. The situation is further complicating Al Ahly’s plans to sign a foreign striker. With the Tau issue unresolved, they may be forced to sign Palestinian forward Omar Faraj, who is considered a domestic player in the Egyptian Premier League. Tau’s stance is proving to be a significant obstacle for Al Ahly’s transfer ambitions.