“We received an official request from Nice asking to have Trezeguet on a trial,” Ahli football committee member Hadi Khashaba told the club’s website.

“The problem is that he has a lot of commitments in the meantime, either with Ahli or with the U-20 national team, so it will be difficult for him to travel now.

“But hopefully we will seek a suitable timing to send him. The offer is welcomed and we will not stand against the player’s will to play in Europe.”

Trezeguet, 19, has been a member of the U-20 Egypt team that were crowned with the African Youth Championship last month.

The central midfielder is also expected to be represent his nation at the FIFA U-20 World Cup this summer.

It is believed that Nice were hoping to reach an agreement with Ahli before the World Cup.