Barcelona activate release clause to sign young Al Ahly talent

Barcelona are not only focused on the present but also on the future, as the club has decided to complete the signing of a highly rated young talent from Egypt.

Details: According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants activated the release clause in Hamza Abdelkarim's contract with Al Ahly Cairo and signed him on a permanent deal. The youngster spent six months on loan at the club, where Barcelona were left impressed by his performances.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have reportedly abandoned the idea of signing 28-year-old Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford on a permanent transfer. Reports suggest that the Catalan side were unable to negotiate a lower fee for the forward due to Manchester United's firm stance.

Reminder: A genuine transfer saga is unfolding around Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović. After unsuccessful contract extension talks in Italy, the 26-year-old is looking to revive his career in Spain's La Liga.