Zamalek board split over Ahmed Fotouh sale as club denies transfer talks

Zamalek's board split over a possible sale of defender Ahmed Fotouh as leaders dispute agent's claim that the club asked $700,000 from Ahly Benghazi.

• President Hussein Labib postponed a board meeting over divisions on Fotouh's sale, with the council split into three opposing fronts.
• Media chief Maher Gharib said the club's official position is refusing to sell Fotouh.
• Board member Ahmed Suleiman denied agent Samir Salah's claim that the club demanded $700,000 for the player.
• Agent Salah said Ahly Benghazi offered $500,000 and that Zamalek twice raised its asking price.
• Media chief Maher Gharib said the club informed Fotouh's agent of its decision and values the player as a team leader.
• Agent Samir Salah said renewal negotiations with the club are progressing well.