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Saudi Trio Battle for Imam Ashour

8 March 2026

Saudi Trio Battle for Imam Ashour
Imam Ashour's Saudi bid saga heats up as three clubs bid

Saudi trio in race for Imam Ashour.

Imam Ashour Transfer Update

The ongoing summer transfer window has sparked a three-club bid for Imam Ashour, the Egyptian midfielder from Al Ahly.

Al Ahly has set a minimum price of 12 million dollars for Ashour, ahead of the summer market.

Africafoot reported that Al Taawoun submitted a bid worth 5 million dollars to sign his contract through 2028.

As negotiations progressed, Al Ahli Jeddah joined the race with a higher offer of 8 million dollars.

Al Ahli Jeddah has also wooed him with an annual salary close to two million dollars to push the move to the Saudi Pro League.

Neom recently entered the bidding, with reports indicating a higher financial offer than Al Ahli Jeddah, though the exact value was not disclosed.

Read also: Valencia keeps negotiating with a star from Al Ahli.

Money talks.

Gossip walks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are bidding for Imam Ashour?

Al Taawoun, Al Ahly (Egypt), and Neom are in the race.

What is Al Ahly’s minimum asking price?

A minimum of 12 million dollars.

Which club joined with a higher offer than Al Ahly Jeddah?

Neom reportedly made a higher bid than Al Ahli Jeddah, though the amount was undisclosed.