Merreikh set an asking price of $150,000 for the U-23 Nigerian international, but Ittihad are negotiating a reduced bid.

Idahor hit 17 goals for the CAF Confederation Cup finalists in all competitions this season.

The Egyptian league strugglers, led by new coach Taha Basri, seem to be in search for a striker in order to get the team out of the relegation zone.

Ittihad are also reportedly in talks with Zamalek reserve striker Mostafa Gaafar, upon the request of Basri.