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Kilmarnock want at least £750,000 for wanted-hitman Souleymane Coulibaly.

Reports last night stated that the Rugby Park club had rejected a bid of £500,000 from Zamalek, while rivals Al Ahly are also eyeing the position.

And, while sources at Kilmarnock refused to clarify whether the figures were put forward in a formal fashion, Record Sport understands the Egyptians were informed several days ago through a third party involved in the deal that it will take at least 50 per cent more than that dislodge the player.

In a further twist, Zamalek’s hopes of doing a deal have been hammered after The Egyptian Football Association imposed a transfer ban.

The EFA have blocked six Egyptian Premier League sides from registering new players in this transfer window due to late financial payments.

It is believed Zamalek were included in the six after complaints from ex-players Ahmed Hassan and Arafa El-Sayed.

League leaders Al Ahly can still make a move, but Ivory Coast attacker Coulibaly has bagged 11 goals this term and his contribution for boss Lee Clark has been crucial since signing in the summer.

With this in mind, the Ayrshire club are aware that losing him at this stage of the season could have a devastating effect on their attempts to stay clear of relegation.

Dropping from the top-flight would be disastrous for finances and, with this in mind, it is going to take a huge offer to prise away the ex-Tottenham youth striker due to his value to the team and the fact he has two-and-a-half years left on his current deal as well as being settled in Scotland.