Ali spent the past four months on loan with the Riyadh giants, winning the domestic league and the Saudi Crown Prince Cup.

His spell is due to end by June though, which means he could be available for the Dervishes season run-in should Hilal decide not to renew his loan.

“Ali is a special striker and any team would need him, but in case his loan was renewed it won’t be a problem. I think we should be able to deal with it,” Soliman told FilGoal.com.

“We’ve got some fine strikers here like Nigerians Godwin Ndubuisi and John Owoeri and also Mohamed Abou-Greisha.”

Saudi reports suggested that Hilal are seriously considering extending Ali’s contract after he impressed during his four-month stint.

Moreover, the Egypt international insisted he would like to carry on playing in the Gulf, rather than returning to his parent club.