Al Ahly are weighing significant changes to their first-team squad ahead of the January transfer window, with several players potentially leaving as head coach Hussein Ammouta evaluates his options for the second half of the season.
The Egyptian giants are considering both arrivals and departures as they look to strengthen key areas while creating room for players capable of making a greater contribution to the team.
Moroccan winger Reda Slim is among the leading candidates to leave, with the club reportedly considering either a permanent transfer or a loan move.
Slim has struggled to establish himself as a regular option, and the January window could offer him an opportunity to secure more playing time elsewhere.
Right-back Ahmed Eid is another player whose future could be resolved through a loan move. Competition for places in his position is strong, with Mohamed Hany, Akram Tawfik and Karim Fouad providing Ammouta with alternative options.
Karim El-Debes could also be allowed to leave temporarily. The left-back has had limited opportunities since returning from a loan spell at Ceramica Cleopatra and has also been affected by an injury setback.
Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Mohamed Magdy Afsha faces uncertainty as Al Ahly assess their options in the creative department. His future will depend on Ammouta’s evaluation of his role and the competition for places in midfield.
Moroccan defender Ashraf Dari is also among the players whose situation could be reviewed. His prospects will depend partly on Al Ahly’s defensive recruitment plans and whether he can convince the technical team that he remains an important part of the squad.
The potential departures could extend beyond the senior players, with several young footballers also facing the possibility of loan moves to gain regular first-team experience.
However, no final decisions have been announced, and Ammouta is expected to have a major say in determining which players remain and where reinforcements are required.
Al Ahly will therefore spend the coming weeks assessing the squad as they prepare for a transfer window that could bring considerable changes to their playing personnel.
