"He's one we have enquired about," Bruce was quoted saying on Skysports' website on Monday.

"He came to my attention a year ago when we had Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in the rain at St Andrews."

"It was that game when Berbatov played and scored a stunning goal. But my eye was caught by Ghaly and we've had him monitored since."

The 26-year-old midfielder moved to Tottenham in January 2006 but failed to book himself a place in Martin Jol's formation. He played a few number of games but was able to show some quality football.

"As I said, we've made an enquiry, but it hasn't gone further - yet."

The international midfielder seems very close to the Spurs' exit door especially after ending the season on a low after throwing his shirt to the ground for being substituted in the game with Blackburn Rovers.