Barça Is Clear That Alexander Isak Is the Name That Excites. The Swedish forward from Newcastle perfectly fits the profile the club is looking for to lead the attack in the medium and long term. However, despite the desire, the sports management has already assumed that they won't be able to make his signing this summer.
His Price, Over 100 Million Euros, Makes It an Unaffordable Operation for the current Barça coffers. It also won't be possible to bring in another name that has been strongly mentioned in recent months like Viktor Gyökeres.
The Two Obstacles to Signing Isak
One of the main obstacles preventing the arrival of big names is the well-known problem with Fair Play. Barça Is Still Exceeding the Salary Limit, and that conditions any incorporation. Despite efforts to restructure the wage bill and generate income, the economic reality still doesn't allow for top-level signings without first making significant sales.
Added to this is the continuity of Robert Lewandowski, who has confirmed to the club his intention to fulfill the contract until 2026. As long as he is on the team, a major investment in another starting center forward is not considered. The plan is to accompany him and manage his playing time, but not replace him yet.
Barça Looks for 'Low-Cost' Options
With this outlook, Barça is looking toward more affordable options, with potential and projection, that can compete with Lewandowski and give him rest during the season. The Priority Is to Find a Player Who Accepts an Initially Secondary Role, but who can grow within the team and respond in key moments.
In this sense, the name of Moise Kean has gained strength. According to 'Tuttosport', Barça Is Seriously Going for the Italian Forward. At 24 years old, Kean is having one of the best seasons of his career and would fit the profile of a physical forward with goals that the Barça team is looking for.
Moise Kean's Numbers
Kean has a contract and a Release Clause Set at 50 Million Euros. However, in the Barça environment, they are confident that a deal could be closed around 40 million.
His numbers this season support him: 23 Goals in 39 Matches, being key in Fiore's attack and showing a maturity he didn't have before. At Barça, they see him as a realistic, competitive option with room for improvement. If the right conditions are met, Kean could become the reinforcement Barça needs to strengthen their forward line this summer.