West Brom ready to bring in defender Ali Gabr as Manchester City and Arsenal prepare Jonny Evans bids

  • Jonny Evans has had a £25million price tag slapped on him by West Brom
  • The Baggies are preparing for bids for Evans from Arsenal and Manchester City
  • Alan Pardew has looked to solidify his defence with the loan arrival of Ali Gabr
  • The Egyptian defender will cost West Brom a loan fee of £438,000
  • Pardew has the option to buy Gabr from Zamarek for £1.1million in the summer 

West Brom have lined up a deal to sign centre-back Ali Gabr on loan from Egyptian side Zamalek.

Alan Pardew has moved with Jonny Evans' future uncertain, although it is believed Gabr will join even if the Northern Ireland international stays.

Zamalek president Mortada Mansour has revealed West Brom will pay a £438,000 loan fee to cover the next six months with an option to buy the 29-year-old for £1.1million in the summer. 

West Brom are closing in on a loan spell worth £438,000 for Egyptian defender Ali Gabr 

West Brom are closing in on a loan spell worth £438,000 for Egyptian defender Ali Gabr 

The agreement does not confirm Evans is leaving the Hawthorns but presents West Brom with a replacement in the event Manchester City or Arsenal meet the club's £25m asking price.


'Zamalek will receive €500,000,' Mansour said. 'The first offer was for €200,000.'

Gabr would link up with his international teammate Ahmed Hegazi, who has been a big success since joining last summer.

The pair form the centre of defence for Egypt and entered West Brom's radar after Tony Pulis attended the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

Hegazi was similarly brought in on loan before West Brom triggered the clause to sign him permanently for £4.5m this window.

Alan Pardew is looking for defensive support with fears surrounding Jonny Evans' future

Alan Pardew is looking for defensive support with fears surrounding Jonny Evans' future