كتب : Hatem Maher
"No comment," Ahli's marketing director Adli Al-Qaeyi told FilGoal.com when asked whether his side are interested in the Egypt's U-20 team striker.
"We will not announce anything regarding our new signings unless they are official."
Emirate paper Al-Bayan said that the Egyptian champions are close to reaching an agreement with Ahli Dubai over the signing of Talaat.
Talaat, who is currently participating in the U-20 African Cup of Nations with Egypt, made few appearances for Ahli Dubai's first-team. He usually plays for the club's reserves.
Ahli are looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window despite having five frontmen at their disposal.
Coach Manuel Jose relies on Flavio Amado as a lone striker, with Ahmed Belal and Osama Hosni serving as the Angolan's back-ups.
Ahmed Hassan Farag and Hani Al-Egeizi have been given limited opportunities since joining in the summer from Ghazl Mahalla and Baladeya respectively.