Red Devils Seek to Buy Out Percy Tau’s Contract Amid Zamalek Interest

In a dramatic turn of events, it has emerged that the Red Devils are making moves to buy out Percy Tau’s contract with his current club in an effort to free up a foreign player slot. According to recent reports, the Club of the Century is looking to offer the 30-year-old winger half of the remaining money on his current deal in order to terminate his contract early, possibly as soon as January. The move is believed to be aimed at creating space for one of head coach Marcel Koller’s targeted players in the upcoming transfer window.

Should Tau part ways with his current club in the new year, reports suggest that one of the potential destinations for the Bafana Bafana international is Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek. Tau, who had a successful stint with the club in the past, is a familiar figure at the Helmy Zamora Stadium, and his return is a subject of considerable discussion among the Zamalek hierarchy.

However, the move to bring Tau back to Cairo is not without controversy. Former Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Abdel-Monsef Mohamed, better known as Oussa, recently revealed on television that the proposal to sign Tau has an approval rating of 50% within the club’s executive ranks. According to Oussa, while some officials at Zamalek recognize Tau’s undeniable talent, others have reservations about the winger’s form, especially after what has been perceived as a dip in his performance during the past season.

In a candid interview with El Watan, Oussa noted that while the club is evaluating the possibility of bringing Tau back to Egypt, their immediate priority is the renewal of the contract of star forward Zizo. The Egyptian international’s deal is also set to expire at the end of the current season, and with Zamalek having recently lifted the CAF Confederation Cup, retaining Zizo has become a top concern for the club. His contributions were pivotal to their continental success, and Zamalek are keen to secure his future before considering any new signings.

As the transfer window draws closer, all eyes will be on the developments surrounding Percy Tau’s potential move, especially with Zamalek weighing their options. For now, the club’s main focus remains on retaining their talisman, Zizo, but should Tau become available, his return to Zamalek could be on the cards, provided the internal discussions tilt in his favor. The coming months will be crucial for both Tau’s future and Zamalek’s pursuit of further success on the African continent.