Esperance are expected to issue an official bid for the services of the 29-year-old Tunisian within the upcoming few days.

El-Abdi was embroiled is several setbacks with Zamalek this season, including fitness, form and disciplinary problems.

The Tunisian international was linked with Esperance in recent months, as his relationship with Zamalek is becoming increasingly frosty.

The outcast center-half has hardly made an impact with the Cairo giants since moving from Sfaxien in 2006.