Spanish newspaper 'Sport' reported that the Catalan club submitted an official offer to sign the young Egyptian player Hamza Abdel Karim from Al Ahly, but the Egyptian club refuses to sell at the moment and is not facilitating negotiations.

Barcelona Athletic team urgently needs a striker after Vitor Barbera and Oscar Gestao suffered long-term injuries that forced both to undergo surgery, and the scouting department has identified the Egyptian player as the top option to strengthen the attack before the start of the next season.

The Catalan club proposes to sign the player on loan with an option to buy, but Al Ahly remains firm on keeping its player, insisting on retaining him as he is considered one of the most prominent young talents in Egypt and among the top talents in African football.

Sources close to the player indicated that his desire to join Barcelona is clear, but the final decision is linked to the Egyptian club, which holds the final say regarding his sale or retention, taking into account that the player's contract expires in 18 months, which might give him the opportunity to leave for free in the future.

Barcelona is closely monitoring the negotiations, with the possibility of sending a second offer that demonstrates its serious interest in the services of the Egyptian player, amid the club's desire to finalize strengthening the attacking line before the new season begins.