The recently-promoted side have already contacted the Egyptian champions, and the negotiation is currently underway.

"We are holding talks with Ahli's officials over buying Farag and Mostafa. We still have time till the transfer widow re-opens in January," Ibrahim told Filgoal.com.

The duo's future with the Red Devils has been in doubt since they were omitted from the club's African roster.

They were also excluded from the FIFA Club World Cup squad, which raised more questions about their place within the first team.

Unrest

Farag, who joined the six-time African champions from Ghazl Mahalla last summer, said on Sunday that he regrets moving to the Cairo giants.

The unsettled striker is eager to leave as he featured for Manuel Jose's men only for few minutes since his arrival.

Midfielder Mostafa, who had a brief loan spell with Saudi Arabia's Al-Wehda last season, is also tipped to seal a move by the winter transfer window as his appearances are kept to the minimum.

The 29-year-old has been under the management of Police Union current coach Talaat Youssef, when both worked together at Ittihad.