"Arsenal have asked for permission from the Egyptian FA to attend their clash with Denmark on Wednesday, with a number of players certain to come under the gaze of Gunners officials. There could well be a couple of Danish players who catch the eye, with Dennis Rommedahl and Jon Dahl Tomasson two prominent figures, but it is believed that a number of talented Egyptians will also come under scrutiny.

Ajax star Mido will be the most high-profile Egyptian on show, and he has earned rave reviews for the Dutch champions. The striker was unsettled at the Amsterdam ArenA earlier in the season, but has now adapted to life at Ajax. The 19-year-old is one of Ajax`s most prized assets, but a bid from a major club such as Arsenal could prove tough to resist.

Less well known talents are also expected to come under the microscope, with Al Ahly`s Hossam Ghaly sure to be a prominent figure. The youngster has earned rave reviews recently for both club and country, with the likes of Barcelona and Nantes expressing interest.

Gunners chief Arsene Wenger is always looking at bringing talented youngsters to Highbury, and Ghaly will look to impress the watching scouts against the Danes on Wednesday."


The Denmark vs Egypt match already took place i dont know why it was posted so late. We lost 4-1 but that doesnt matter much.

I dont want Mido to go to Arsenal I dont think he will go he said he wanted at least another two seasons at Ajax and im sure he is smart anoff to know he wont get much playing time...............what if he ends up like Litmanen.......

I think he should stay at Ajax for 2 or 3 more years. He's too young for an English top team yet.

Yes, it's to early for Mido to leave Ajax now. He still needs to grow and develop as a player. It would be wise for Mido to stay at Ajax for a couple of more years, same goes for van Der Vaart, there are a lot of spanish clubs that want to snag him.

I dont see the point in Arsenal bringing Mido to Highbury just yet also.

Most of Wenger's strikers are at an OK age, except for Bergkamp. Henry,26, Wiltord, 29, Kanu, 27.

Then he has has youngsters like Jeffer, 22 and an up and coming young French talent, Jeremie Aliadiere who is only 20.

And since Bergkamp normally plays just behind the strikers I think Pires will fit into that position like a glove and V.Bronckhorst could start in Pires' usual left midfield position.