Barcelona is in advanced talks to sign Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, a highly touted striker. The club is optimistic about finalizing the deal in the first days of January, which would address the shortage of strikers at Barça Atlètic. Negotiations are ongoing, and Abdelkarim's desire to wear the Barcelona jersey is a significant factor in the club's favor. He believes that he can succeed in European football, and Barcelona is poised to beat out other interested teams, including Bayern Munich and