NUFC after young Egyptian starlet

http://english.ahram.org.eg/~/NewsC...ungster-Salah-says-Newcastle-want-to-sig.aspx

Can't copy and paste on my iphone sorry.

 

Youngster Mohamed Salah, who rose to prominence during the U-20 World Cup, said on Friday that Newcastle United would table a bid to sign him from Arab Contractors on a season-long loan.

Salah earned plaudits after producing a string of impressive displays in the U-20 World Cup in Colombia, where Egypt suffered a last-16 exit after losing 2-1 to Argentina.

“Newcastle will soon make an official offer to sign me for one season. I don’t think Contractors will refuse to let me play in the English Premier League,” he told Ahram Online.

“It’s a dream for any player to play in one of the strongest league competitions in the world.”

During the World Cup, Salah bamboozled opponents with some neat tricks and superb footwork but he was often blamed for failing to apply the finishing touch, having wasted many goal-scoring opportunities.

He scored one goal in the tournament, converting a penalty in the defeat by Argentina. Egyptian reports said that Cairo duo Ahly and Zamalek were also considering signing him in the close season.

“I want to play abroad, I think this would be my next step,” added Salah, who warned a call-up to Egypt’s senior team.

 

meh...scuse my ignorance but article doesn't appear to tell me what position he plays or how old he is...anyone got any ideas? Wiki time.

 

Doesn't fill me with masses of confidence:

"Salah bamboozled opponents with some neat tricks and superb footwork but he was often blamed for failing to apply the finishing touch, having wasted many goal-scoring opportunities.

He scored one goal in the tournament, converting a penalty in the defeat by Argentina."

 

nothing on Wiki ( I thought it was the fountain of all knowledge!) but according to some transfer market website he's 19 and an attacking midfield player?

 

He's a forward http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt_national_under-20_football_team

 

there is something on Wiki - my faith is restored!

 

Random little info, but the quote in your signature is what one of my film projects was on earlier this year. Brought back a few memories that

 

Pardew's a **** just like wenger

 

yawn....

 

Can someone make up a wiki page for him and link me to it please.

Doesn't have to be factual or whatever but my brain won't process this guy until I've seen his D.O.B and his goals to game ratio.

 

Looks good, but our priority should be someone who is ready for the team now.

He seems like a replacement for Ranger to me.