Ahli are in talks with Arab Contractors over the transfer of Egypt international Bassem Ali, football director Sayed Abdul-Hafiz said. "We are keen to bring in Ali, he is a priority for us," Abdul-Hafiz told FilGoal.com. "We hope Arab Contractors be more cooperative with us in order to finalize the deal. Right now there is a small disagreement in the method of payment." Ahli have been keen to land Ali before the deadline of the Champions League squad registration this week, but it seems that the 24-year-old could miss the Reds' opening campaign. The defending African champions begin their new season in March against the winner of the tie between Tusker of Kenya and Seychelles'' St. Michel United.