Zamalek confirm Wigan's Zaki bid

The Egypt striker is keen on playing in the Premier League

Egyptian club Zamalek says it wants around $12 million (£6 million) for striker Amr Zaki.

The Egypt star is a target for English Premier League team Wigan Athletic.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has already had an offer of more than $8 million (£4 million) turned down.

"We met with club officials, but we still need to decide on financial matters," Zamalek President Mamdouh Abbas said.

Zaki helped Egypt triumph at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana, scoring four goals in the tournament.

He was also in the team which claimed victory on home soil in the previous tournament two years ago.

In all he has scored 21 goals in 40 international matches, on top of his impressive club form.

He scored twice in front of Bruce as Zamalek earned a 5-1 win over Aluminium on Friday.

Zaki himself is keen on a move to the Premier League.

Steve Bruce is looking for more goals next season

"We know that Zamalek have other offers for Zaki," his agent Mohamed Saied said.

"But the player wishes to play in the Premier League, rather than any other European competition."

Zaki had a short spell with Lokomotiv Moscow in 2006, before returning to Cairo to sign for Zamalek.

Steve Bruce has made it clear he wants his side to score more goals next season.

"I think the most important thing for a club like ours is to get a striker who can make a difference," he said, before his interest in Zaki was revealed.

"That's where I would spend the money if I could source one."