The coming few days look set to shape the future of Saudi club Al-Ittihad, who are pushing hard to sign an attacking midfielder before the summer transfer window slams shut.
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Several names have been linked with a move to the club. Chief among them is Imam Ashour, the Egypt and Al-Ahly midfielder, alongside Ivorian Franck Kessié and other standout players.
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Mohammed Noor, the Al-Ittihad legend, told the "Nadeena" programme: "I believe Imam Ashour is the closest to joining Al-Ittihad in the coming period."
He added: "Imam Ashour is closer than Moroccan Azzedine Ounahi, and this is information I know from inside the club, and I do not want to say more than that."
Noor concluded: "Jens Fisching (the coach), his first aim is to sign a player capable of playing in both the holding midfield and the attacking midfield roles."