"Zamalek are seeking to sign Reio," Shiha told FilGoal.com. "Ismaili and Petrojet are also interested in his services."

Zamalek boss Hossam Hassan is relying on Ahmed Gaafar as a lone striker due to shortage of options upfront.

He admitted that the departure of Mido and Zaki have diminished his side's goalscoring prowess despite their fine run in the Egyptian Premier League.

Reio has been at loggerheads with Ittihad coach Carlos Cabral after the Brazilian tactician prevented him from taking part in training for no apparent reason.

Consequently, The 25-year-old filed a complaint to the Egyptian FA, and is now looking to leave the coastal club.

Worthless

On the other hand, Ittihad board member Sherif Al-Helw assured that only the Alexandrian club would decide on unsettled marksman's future.

"These negotiations are worthless. Reio still has three years on his contract," he explained.

Both clubs are likely to be involved in a legal battle in the summer over who should own the registration of Mohamed Nagi 'Geddo'.

The Egypt international has landed himself in hot water after signing for the White Knights before extending his Ittihad contract.