Al Ahly SC could hold an advantage in the race to sign Mohamed Alaa after the El Gouna FC goalkeeper reportedly expressed a preference for joining the Cairo giants next season.
The goalkeeper has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the Egyptian Premier League following a series of impressive performances that earned him a place in the Egypt national team squad preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
Interest in Mohamed Alaa has reportedly come from Egypt’s three leading clubs — Al Ahly, Zamalek SC and Pyramids FC — as each side seeks to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.
The transfer market has become increasingly important for Egyptian clubs this summer, with all three sides pursuing different objectives after contrasting campaigns.
Al Ahly is attempting to recover from what the article described as a disastrous season, with the club aiming to return to domestic and continental success after disappointing results angered supporters.
Zamalek, meanwhile, hopes to resolve its registration issues and continue building a competitive squad after winning the Egyptian League title.
Pyramids is also expected to invest heavily in new signings as the club targets both the African Champions League and another domestic title challenge next season.
Against that backdrop, Mohamed Alaa has become one of the most closely monitored goalkeepers in the country.
The El Gouna player’s performances in the Egyptian Premier League elevated his profile significantly and eventually led to his inclusion in Egypt’s preparations for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
His emergence has created competition among the country’s top clubs, all of whom are reportedly searching for a young goalkeeper capable of competing at the highest domestic and international levels.
According to a source close to the player speaking to WinWin, Mohamed Alaa currently favours a move to Al Ahly if the club decides to formally pursue the transfer.
The source indicated that the goalkeeper sees the Cairo club as his preferred destination because of its stature and competitive ambitions.
However, the same source stressed that the player remains open to joining either Zamalek or Pyramids if Al Ahly does not move decisively in negotiations.
Both clubs are viewed by the goalkeeper as strong projects capable of competing for major trophies.
Despite growing speculation surrounding his future, no official negotiations have yet taken place between the player and any of the interested clubs.
The source confirmed that Mohamed Alaa has not received formal contact from Al Ahly, Zamalek or Pyramids so far.
El Gouna, however, is reportedly willing to consider selling the goalkeeper during the summer transfer window if a financially suitable offer is presented.
The club’s openness to a transfer is expected to intensify competition for the player in the coming weeks, particularly if his reputation continues to grow through his involvement with the national team.
Goalkeepers with international experience remain highly valued in Egyptian football, especially those capable of combining youth with top-flight consistency.
For Mohamed Alaa, the coming months could prove decisive in shaping the next stage of his career as he balances interest from some of the country’s biggest clubs while attempting to establish himself further within the national team setup.
With Egypt preparing for the World Cup and domestic clubs rebuilding ahead of the new season, the goalkeeper is likely to remain one of the most closely watched names in the Egyptian transfer market.
