Amid suggestions that Karim Benzema will move away from Les Gones in the close season, some papers tipped Zaki to replace the France ace.

When asked about Lyon's reported interest in his services, Zaki was coy about his intention, saying that his only concern for the time being is to overcome his thigh injury.

"I am nursing an injury at the moment but I will make an announcement very soon," he said. "At the moment I am not thinking about football."

Zaki, who finished a season-long loan at Wigan Athletic this summer, was injured in Egypt's 3-1 loss to Algeria earlier this month, and missed the Pharaohs' FIFA Confederations Cup campaign as a result.

Over a month ago, Zaki's personal manager Mohamed Saied revealed that his client was eyed by four Premier League clubs, but no British outfit have made official overtures to the 26-year-old so far.

Zaki had an immaculate start to his adventure at the JJB Stadium last term, having notched 10 goals in the Premier League with Wigan.

The well-built marksman topped the elite competition's scoring charts for a while, but his level has deteriorated halfway through the season.

He was also accused of irresponsibility and lack of commitment by Steve Bruce, who was in charge of the Latics last season.