Zamalek continues its active efforts to strengthen the squad during the current summer transfer window, as club officials aim to finalize the signing of Ahmed Rabie as soon as possible. This move comes as part of the club’s broader strategy to rebuild the team and prepare strongly for the upcoming season. Simultaneously, the club is working on offloading Mostafa Shalaby, paving the way for his potential move to Al Ahly Bank.

According to confirmed reports, negotiations over Shalaby’s transfer have faced several setbacks in recent days due to the player's financial demands, which Al Ahly Bank's management deemed excessive and incompatible with the club’s salary cap policy.

In response, Zamalek officials have stepped in and held direct talks with Shalaby in recent hours, urging him to lower his financial expectations to facilitate his transfer. This comes amid his exclusion from coach Ferreira’s tactical plans, with the Belgian manager not giving him significant opportunities to feature in the starting lineup in recent matches.

Zamalek’s management believes that keeping Shalaby under the current circumstances would not benefit either party—especially given his noticeable dip in form last season and the increasing criticism from fans, which may negatively affect his mental and professional stability and further hinder his chances of returning to peak performance.
Officials also explained to the player that a move to Al Ahly Bank could offer him a fresh opportunity to prove himself and secure regular playing time—something he desperately needs at this stage to regain confidence and reestablish his presence in Egyptian football.

The club is currently working to bridge the financial gap between Shalaby and Al Ahly Bank in hopes of reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. At the same time, Zamalek is intensifying its efforts to market the player effectively during the remaining days of the transfer window to secure a smooth deal.

Securing this transfer remains a top priority for Zamalek, as they seek to finalize the Ahmed Rabie signing to bolster the wing or attacking options. The club aims to wrap up the matter swiftly before the start of their closed training camp, which is set to begin in the coming hours. This would allow new signings to integrate quickly with the squad in preparation for the new season.