The Egyptian star striker will cost Latics that sum if he scores 10 goals this season - and he is already almost there with seven.

David Beckham to Milan | Juande Ramos to be sacked | Amr Zaki off to Manchester City

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is desperately trying to sign Amr Zaki permanently - to avoid losing the Premier League’s top scorer.

It has been confirmed that Manchester City are looking to sign Amr Zaki from under the noses of near-neighbours Wigan Athletic after his tremendous start to the Premier League season.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce reckons he has unearthed a real gem after bringing Egyptian striker Amr Zaki to the Premier League.

Amr Zaki claims he has made a seamless transition to life in England and has set himself a target to be the top scorer in The Premier League.

Roy Keane the Sunderland manager was magnanimous in his praise for the task Steve Bruce has accomplished in a short time with Wigan.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce is hoping Amr Zaki can continue his impressive start to life in the Premier League, after the Egypt striker earned the Latics a point against Sunderland.

Zaki, 25, arrived at the JJB Stadium on loan from Zamalek dur…

Wigan new boy Amr Zaki has vowed to make his mark in The Premier League with The Latics immediately following his switch from Zamalek.

Wigan have wrapped up the loan capture of Amr Zaki following a lengthy chase.