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At the time we took Ahmed Hegazi on loan with option to buy, didn't Pulis mention they were also watching Hegazi's fellow centre-back at the Egyptian club Al Ahly SC and we were undecided which one to take?

If that's the case and JE does end up going to Citeh for mega bucks, might we have a built in replacement.

I like your thinking BaggieMan.    
I think it was Hegazis Egypt international teammate
from the African Cup of Nations, 'Ali Gabr' from Zamalek.