Barcelona's Bid for 17-Year-Old Hamza Abdelkarim Meets Al Ahly Resistance

The Egyptian club has rejected a loan-with-option proposal as Barcelona seek a January arrival to plug a striker gap at their reserve side.

Overview

Fresh reporting relayed by Yahoo Sports says Al Ahly has closed the door for now on Barcelona’s formal offer for Hamza Abdelkarim, which was structured as a loan with an option to buy.
Al Ahly is aware of stronger financial proposals from Sporting Lisbon, Lyon and Bayern Munich, complicating Barcelona’s push.
Sources cited in the coverage indicate Abdelkarim prefers Barcelona and wants to move immediately, though the decision ultimately rests with Al Ahly.
Barcelona’s urgency is tied to long-term injuries to Barça Atletic forwards Vitor Barbera and Oscar Gistau following surgeries.
Earlier reports had suggested a deal could be completed as early as January, but no agreement has been confirmed by the clubs.