Turkish club Konyaspor have increased their efforts to sign Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour by submitting an improved offer worth $3.5 million, according to a source familiar with the ongoing negotiations.
The new proposal represents a $500,000 increase on their initial bid of $3 million, which was rejected by Al Ahly. Konyaspor are now waiting for the Egyptian club’s response as they attempt to complete the transfer before the summer window closes.
A private source revealed that the Turkish side remains determined to secure the services of the Egypt international, with the club’s technical staff reportedly convinced that Ashour can make a significant contribution to the team.
That confidence has encouraged Konyaspor’s management to improve their financial offer in the hope of persuading Al Ahly to approve the move in the coming days.
The negotiations remain ongoing, with Al Ahly yet to make a final decision on whether to accept the latest proposal.
The Egyptian champions are carefully assessing the situation as they prepare for the new season, with the club considering both the financial value of the potential transfer and the impact of losing one of their key midfielders.
A source said Al Ahly’s priority is to maintain the core of their squad, particularly with important domestic and continental challenges ahead.
The club’s management is therefore expected to examine all technical and financial factors before reaching a final decision regarding Ashour’s future.
“The source explained that the Turkish club is strongly committed to completing the deal, given the coaching staff’s conviction in the player’s capabilities, which prompted the administration to raise the financial offer in the hope of obtaining Al-Ahly’s approval in the coming days.”
Ashour has become an important figure in Al Ahly’s midfield since joining the club, and his performances have attracted attention from outside Egypt.
Konyaspor’s renewed approach highlights their desire to add the 28-year-old to their squad ahead of the new campaign, with the Turkish club moving quickly after their opening offer was turned down.
“The source added that negotiations are still ongoing between the two parties, pending Al-Ahly’s final position on the new offer, especially given the team’s need to maintain its core squad before the start of the new season, while studying all the technical and financial aspects related to the deal.”
The coming days are expected to be decisive as both clubs continue discussions over the midfielder’s potential move.
Konyaspor’s persistence could lead to further negotiations, especially with the Turkish club eager to finalise an agreement before the transfer deadline.
“The source indicated that the coming hours may witness new developments in the negotiations, given Konyaspor’s insistence on finalizing the contract with the player before the summer transfer window closes.”
For Al Ahly, the decision represents a balance between securing a significant transfer fee and ensuring the squad remains strong enough to compete across multiple competitions.
The club has yet to reveal its official position on the latest offer, but the improved bid has increased pressure on the Egyptian side to determine whether Ashour will remain part of their plans for the upcoming season or move abroad for a new challenge.
