President’s Cup holders Al Jazira have moved to swat aside transfer rumours which have engulfed the club, including talk talismanic striker Ali Mabkhout could depart for rivals Al Ain.
Rampant speculation has grown on social media that a rare six-month loan deal could be agreed between the sides so the UAE marksman, 25, could boost the Boss in their 2016 AFC Champions League campaign.
Without alluding specifically to their star man, the Pride of Abu Dhabi issued a wide-ranging statement decrying such reports.
“Al Jazira deny the rumours about transfer deals or contracts conducted by the club in preparation for the next season and stress all which is circulating now is rumour,” an official statement said.
“Any news about contracts or transitions will be officially announced by the management on the club’s official sites on the internet.”
Meanwhile, playmaker Carlos Villanueva appears to have found a new home at Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad after his seven-year association with Al Shabab was brought to an end.