"The Catalans have been in talks with the African outfit to sign the 17-year-old striker with the plan of reinforcing the Barça Atletic roster, who are short on options in the No. 9 position. The Blaugrana's initial offers, however, have been met with rejections from Al Ahly, who see the youngster as one of the most talented young players from the region."
"But, according to the latest update from Mundo Deportivo, Al Ahly's technical committee will meet in the coming hours, under the presidency of Mahmoud El Khatib, and that "it is very likely they will approve Barcelona's offer". As per the report, the Catalan club have improved certain clauses in their offer as they await a definitive response, increasing the percentage of a future sale from 10% to 15%."
"Abdelkarim will turn 18 on 1 January and would therefore be eligible to move immediately. He would strengthen the attack of a Barça Atletic side that has seen both of its strikers, Victor Barbera and Oscar Gistau, suffer long-term injuries. A left-footed centre-forward, Abdelkarim made his name at the Under-17 World Cup, impressing for Egypt. The striker, however, had to be substituted in his most recent match for Al Ahly, after suffering a blow, causing concerns at Barcelona."
FC Barcelona are nearing a deal to sign 17-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly on loan with a buy option to reinforce Barça Atletic's striker shortage. Al Ahly initially rejected offers but their technical committee, chaired by Mahmoud El Khatib, will meet and is very likely to approve an improved proposal that raises the future-sale percentage from 10% to 15%. Abdelkarim turns 18 on 1 January and would be eligible to move immediately. The left-footed centre-forward impressed at the Under-17 World Cup. He suffered a recent blow and was substituted, but the injury has not halted the transfer progress.
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