Overview
- Al Ahly’s technical committee, led by Mahmoud El Khatib, is reported to be meeting within hours with expectations they will approve Barcelona’s improved offer.
- The current proposal is framed as a loan with a purchase option, with Barcelona having sweetened terms after an earlier bid was rejected.
- Abdelkarim turns 18 on January 1, making him eligible to move immediately, with plans for him to reinforce Barça Atlètic given long-term injuries to Víctor Barberá and Óscar Gistau.
- The forward was substituted with an ankle issue in an Egyptian Cup match this week, though reports indicate no significant setback to ongoing talks.
- Separately, Barcelona scouts are tracking Algeria’s Ibrahim Maza at AFCON along with other prospects, even as the club’s near-term priorities center on center-back and striker additions for 2026.