English Premier League (EPL) side West Brom will sign Egyptian international defender Ali Gabr on a 6-month loan till the summer according to his club president.

Zamalek president Mortada Mansour while confirming the news of their defender’s transfer revealed that the deal will include an option to sign the player on a permanent basis.

Ali Gabr is expected to link up with his national team centre back partner Ahmed Hegazi at the Hawthorns after he took the same loan route before making his move to West Brom permanent.[tps_header][/tps_header]