Media figure Ahmed Shobair revealed the latest updates on the renewal of Aliou Dieng's contract with Al Ahly.

Shobair stated in radio remarks: "Al Ahly has actually started negotiations with Aliou Dieng to renew his contract, but under the club's terms and not according to the player's financial demands."

He added: "If the player insists on his financial demands and rejects Al Ahly's terms, the club will thank the player and move towards signing a replacement, whether from local or foreign players whose names have been put on the negotiation table."

He continued: "Al Ahly has indeed set its sights on several players to compensate for Dieng's departure, whether locally or externally at the African or European level. There are individuals working abroad at the moment, and they have focused on a number of players including a left-back, a midfielder, and a striker."

Shobair concluded: "Al Ahly has set a ceiling for contracts in the upcoming phase, and it will not increase spending during the winter transfer period and will only sign according to its needs."