Shawky: 'Joining The Magpies A Step Forward'!

Shawky: "A Newcastle representative was present in Cairo to watch me in action during Egypt's World Cup qualifier with Zambia.

"They were also monitoring [ENPPI and Egypt right back] Ahmed Al-Muhammadi.

"Joining Newcastle would be a step forward. They are a very good team and have a large fanbase in England."