West Bromwich Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi is reportedly on the verge of leaving the English Premier League team to join Saudi Arabia's, Jeddah based, Al-Ittihad during the summer transfer window. Reports in Saudi newspapers revealed Sunday that Al-Ittihad have reached an agreement with West Bromwich to get the services of the towering defender for one season on loan, with an option to be permanent. The 29-year-old international defender played his first match of this Premier League's season on Monday, when he played a full 90 minutes that resulted in a goal-less draw at Burnley. The former Fiorentina, Perugia, and El-Ahly defender joined West Brom in 2017; since then he has played 104 matches, netting four goals and providing two assists. Hegazi played a vital role in helping West Brom earn a promotion to the top flight last season. Al-Ittihad finished in 10th place in the last season of the Saudi league; the new season started two weeks ago. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)