Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman confirmed the Spurs are interested in the services of the player worth 2 million pounds ($3.5 million).

However, obtaining the work permit and passing the medical are the only obstacles facing the Egypt international who missed his country’s African Cup of Nations campaign on home soil through injury.

If the deal goes through, the 25-year-old will link up with compatriot Ahmed Hossam “Mido” who is a long term loan deal at White Hart Lane from Roma.

The former Ahli player is under contract with Feyenoord until 2007.