Ahli demanded Bristol City to pay Emad Meteb's transfer fee in a single payment if they are to sign the striker, mediator Ahmed Al-Rifai said on Friday. English second division side Bristol have made a £1.5 million bid to sign the Egypt striker. However, Egyptian champions Ahli have refused Bristol's offer to pay the fees in three installments. "Ahli want to receive the full transfer fee immediately," Al-Rifai, who is acting as a mediator between the Red Devils and Bristol, told FilGoal.com. Bristol manager Gary Johnson said recently he was looking to reinforce the squad for next season. Meteb scored five league goals for the Reds last term, but was continuously criticized by pundits for being out of form. The 25-year-old was on the verge of joining Russian side FC Saturn in March, but the deal fell through due to a disagreement over the transfer period.