"Barcelona's pursuit of one of Africa's most exciting young attacking prospects has taken a complicated turn, as fresh reporting from SPORT indicates that Al-Ahly are unwilling to ease negotiations for 17-year-old forward Hamza Abdelkarim. The Catalan club have identified the teenager as their top priority for January, yet despite their firm approach, the Egyptian giants are proving to be a major obstacle. It must be remembered that Barça Atletic find themselves in a delicate situation."
"It is said that Barcelona have already submitted a formal proposal to Al-Ahly, structured as a loan with an option to buy. However, the Egyptian club has closed the door on a sale for now. They are not only resistant to Barça's proposal but are also aware that they hold an in-demand asset. Al-Ahly have received financially superior offers from other European clubs, including Sporting Lisbon, Lyon and Bayern Munich."
"Even so, they recognise that the player's contract, which expires in just 18 months, weakens their long-term leverage. What complicates matters further is the player's own desire. Sources close to Abdelkarim indicate that his preferred destination is Barcelona, and he intends to join the club immediately. He sees Barça as the ideal environment for his development and is eager to pursue his dream at the club he has long admired."
Barcelona have identified 17-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim as their top January priority and face an urgent need for a striker at Barça Atletic after long-term injuries to Vitor Barbera and Oscar Gistau. Barcelona submitted a loan-with-option-to-buy proposal to Al-Ahly, but Al-Ahly have closed the door on a sale and received higher offers from Sporting Lisbon, Lyon and Bayern Munich. Al-Ahly view Abdelkarim as one of Egypt's and Africa's most promising talents while recognising his contract expires in 18 months. Abdelkarim prefers a move to Barcelona and is eager to join, but Al-Ahly currently control the decision.
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