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Neither Haaland nor Rashford, Laporta signs the forward: Goodbye Premier, very TOP, official

The president of the blaugrana club is clear that he needs a game-changer for the attack next season.

Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, seems to have lost patience with the possibility of transfer Erling Haaland. Faced with the enormous complexity of that operation and the high costs associated, the Catalan club is working on a game-changing move for the next transfer market. The blaugrana board has already set its sights on one of the most outstanding players in the Premier League, a player with a past in Spain who is shining brightly.

Barcelona's target is a forward who is currently making a mark in England. With 15 goals in 22 matches, he has become a key player for his team, which is fighting for a spot in the next Champions League. His brilliant goal-scoring ability, combined with his great previous experience in LaLiga, makes him an ideal candidate to strengthen the attack of the team led by HansiFlick.

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The name that is strongly resonating in the offices of Camp Nou is Alexander Isak, current forward of Newcastle United. The Swede, 25 years old, is having a spectacular season in the Premier League. His performance hasn't gone unnoticed by Laporta and his team, who consider him a natural replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the medium term.

A Former Real Sociedad Player on Barça's Agenda

The Swedish forward Alexander Isak is not unknown to Spanish soccer; during his time at Real Sociedad, he proved to be one of the most promising strikers in Europe. His speed, technique, and goal-scoring instinct earned him a multimulti-million-dollar transfer to Newcastle, where he has made the definitive leap to the world elite. Now, Barça is willing to bring him back with an offer that could be around 100 million euros.

transfer Isak not only addresses an immediate sporting need. It's also a strategic bet to rejuvenate the team and ensure a competitive attack in the coming years. With Lewandowski nearing 36 years old, Barcelona needs a forward who guarantees goals and can lead the project in the long term.

A Strategic Bet for the Future

However, the transfer won't be easy. Newcastle doesn't have economic urgencies and sees Isak as one of its fundamental pillars. To try to convince the English club, Barcelona will have to make a significant financial effort and probably include some departures in its team to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Joan Laporta seeks to rekindle the excitement of the culé fans and reaffirm his commitment to returning Barcelona to the elite of European soccer. The arrival of Isak could mark the beginning of a new era at Camp Nou, an era where young talent and great stars are protagonists.