CAIRO: Ismaili are looking to bolster their frontline with Azerbaijan striker Branimir Subasic after failing to capture Nigerian Emeka Opara.

Ismaili have been in talks with the 27-year-old striker since July, but were not able to complete a deal.

I was impressed with Subasic when I saw his videos. We have contacted him already, but we also insist on watching him in action, Ismaili boss Emad Soliman told FilGoal.com.

Ismaili s attempts to sign Etoile Sahel s Opara were dashed last week due to the 25-year-old s refusal to go under test before penning a contract.

The Dervishes were prompted to re-open talks with Subasic, who was introduced to the club s officials by former manager Nebojsa Vuckovic.

Subasic, who has 26 caps for Azerbaijan, is on loan at China s Changchun Yatai from Red Star Belgrade.