Hansi Flick, Barcelona's head coach, has included the Egyptian Hamza Abdel Karim in his plans as a striker for the current season.
Barcelona is still searching to sign a new striker, despite the season having already begun.
Hamza Abdel Karim delivered an impressive performance with Barcelona during the pre-season, earning the admiration of Hansi Flick.
The Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Barcelona has devised an alternative plan for the striker position in case they fail to sign a new forward this summer.
The newspaper clarified that Hamza Abdel Karim is part of Barcelona's alternative plan should the club fail to secure a new striker.
Barcelona has placed Julián Álvarez at the top of its priorities to strengthen the striker position; however, Atlético Madrid is demanding €500 million as the player's release clause, which the Catalan club rejects, having already submitted an offer worth €100 million.
The report indicated that Barcelona's alternative plan involves Lautaro Martínez, but Inter Milan is also unwilling to sell him.
Both their coach, Cristian Chivu, and their president, Giuseppe Marotta, have stated that with the start of the Serie A season, they cannot consider letting go of their captain and star player.
Barcelona officials believe that Hamza Abdel Karim possesses all the qualities needed to fill the number 9 role this season.