Sirino, 29, made his intentions clear of his desire to leave the 2019/20 domestic treble winners with Ahly going public in their pursuit of the Uruguayan.
Pitso Mosimane also confirmed that he wanted to join the record nine-time CAF Champions League winners prior to his move to Cairo but he convinced Sirino to remain at Chloorkop as he signed a five-year deal in July.
However, with the two clubs not agreeing to a transfer fee after several weeks of negotiations, Masandawana will have Sirino available for selection as they look to challenge on all fronts.
snl24.com/kickoff can confirm that the Red Devils have now identified Togo international forward Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba as a possible alternative, should they be priced out of the Sirino deal.
The 28-year-old has shown incredible form for United Arab Emirates giants Al Ain since joining the club from Botola side RS Berkane, with 25 goals and six assists in 31 games.
Ahly have done business with the club in the past, having broken their transfer record to sign Hussein El Shahat in a deal worth a reported R70-million in January 2018 after his explosive performances in the FIFA Club World Cup.
However, with Mosimane having previously worked with Sirino, he remains one of their priority targets when the mid-season window reopens.