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Ahmed Shobier: Al Ahly are desperate to sell Percy Tau

Egyptian giants Al Ahly are reportedly "desperate" to offload Percy Tau before the transfer window closes.

Having faced a spate of injury concerns during his maiden season in Egypt, Percy Tau's time with Al Ahly appears to be nearing its end and the Bafana Bafana star was widely linked with a move to Le Havre on deadline day.

The transfer to France ultimately failed to materialise before but, according to former Al Ahly and Egypt star, Ahmed Shobier, the former Mamelodi Sundowns star could still be on the way out due to his persistent spell on the sidelines.

"Medical examinations revealed that Percy Tau is suffering from a back injury that will keep him sidelined for a very long time," Shobeir said on ON Sport FM h/t KingFut.

"All coaches acknowledge Percy Tau's talent and his great potential but the injury is the reason behind his expected departure.

"Al Ahly are desperate to sell him in this window because they cannot afford to go into the new season without finding an adequate replacement."

While the transfer window has closed in France, and indeed across most of Europe, clubs in Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine and parts of the Middle East are still able to register new signings.

Tau has also been linked with a return to South Africa, where Orlando Pirates have been reported to be the frontrunners for his signature, and a move remains possible until 22 September when the domestic window closes.

Scroll through the gallery to see South Africa's most expensive imports in today's currency

5. Steven Pienaar (Everton to Tottenham Hotspur) -
5. Steven Pienaar (Everton to Tottenham Hotspur) - £3.2m in 2011 (£8.9m / R202m today)
10. Steven Pienaar (Borussia Dortmund to Everton)
10. Steven Pienaar (Borussia Dortmund to Everton) - £2.4m in 2008 (£6.4m / R145m today)
3. Steven Pienaar (Tottenham Hotspur to Everton) -
3. Steven Pienaar (Tottenham Hotspur to Everton) - £5.1m in 2012 (£13.8m / R314m today)
9. Shaun Bartlett (Zurich to Charlton Athletic) -
9. Shaun Bartlett (Zurich to Charlton Athletic) - £2.7m in 2001 (£6.8m / R154m today)
8. Quinton Fortune (Atletico Madrid to Manchester
8. Quinton Fortune (Atletico Madrid to Manchester United) - £2m in 1999 (£6.9m / R157m today)
7. Mark Fish (Orlando Pirates to Lazio) - £1.1m in
7. Mark Fish (Orlando Pirates to Lazio) - £1.1m in 1996 (£8.5m / R193m today)
6. Mbulelo Mabizela (Orlando Pirates to Tottenham
6. Mbulelo Mabizela (Orlando Pirates to Tottenham Hotspur) - £2m in 2003 (£8.6m / R195m today)
4. Benni McCarthy (FC Porto to Blackburn Rovers) -
4. Benni McCarthy (FC Porto to Blackburn Rovers) - £3.3m in 2006 (£11.5m / R261m today)
2. Mark Fish (Lazio to Bolton Wanderers) - £2.7m i
2. Mark Fish (Lazio to Bolton Wanderers) - £2.7m in 1997 (£15.5m / R352m today)
1. Benni McCarthy (Ajax Amsterdam to Celta Vigo) -
1. Benni McCarthy (Ajax Amsterdam to Celta Vigo) - £5.4m in 1999 (£18.6m / R423m today)

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