"If he comes, it will cost us nothing. And people ask why is he coming?!" Ajax commercial director Henry van der Aat was quoted by Dutch media.

Mido joined West Ham on a short-term spell from Middleborough last season, earning a nominal £1000 per week with the London club.

The 27-year-old forward said he just wanted to 'play football' and this seems to be his objective once again this term.

He is believed to be desperate to re-join his old club after ending a bleak spell with English Championship side Middlesbrough.

Even though he passed a medical at the Amsterdam Arena, the move has yet to be completed as the Egyptian is resolving a problem related to his tax status.