Reports suggest that Wigan Athletic have completed a deal that will see Egyptian international Amr Zaki come to the Premier League.

Steve Bruce was present at a Zamalek league game towards the end of last season, where Zaki scored twice, and was said to be sufficiently persuaded to pay £6 million pounds for the attacker.

The 25 year old had previously been on the books of Russian giants Lokomotiv Moscow but failed to make a single appearance.

The deal will be seen as a considerable coup for Bruce and Wigan; Zaki comes with the reputation of being one of the best African strikers still playing on the continent.

It is expected that the deal will be confirmed later this week.