Barcelona to beat Bayern, AC Milan for Egyptian prospect Abdelkarim

Sport says the striker has made it clear to his club, Al Ahly of Egypt, that he wants to join the Blaugrana - and progress could be made on his transfer next week. The deal will be a loan with an option to buy.

Barca are confident of finalising the deal in the first days of January, thus alleviating the lack of strikers at Barça Atlètic.

Negotiations are progressing, and the key lies in the player's determination to wear the Barça jersey, convinced that he can succeed in European football.

Barça are set to see off the likes of Bayern Munich and AC Milan to land the 17 year-old prospect.