Barça needs a new leader in the forward line and Deco has already identified the main target. Although Robert Lewandowski keeps his goal-scoring instinct, his age and physical wear raise a question in the short term. The sports management is clear: the future involves finding a reliable replacement as soon as possible.
Hansi Flick, in his first assessment of the team, fully agrees with that evaluation. He believes that the team needs to strengthen the spearhead if it wants to compete at the highest level. And he knows that Ferran Torres, despite his effort, can't be the only viable alternative.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
Ferran Torres's injury reveals a deficiency
Ferran's recent appendicitis left the team without real options in the attack axis. The temporary absence of the Valencian highlighted an evident problem in planning. There are no natural replacements or real competition for a Lewandowski who plays everything.
Deco is already working on a solution that could shake up the summer market. The goal is to sign a top forward, with experience and room for growth. But for that, economic resources are needed and salary mass must be freed urgently.
Ferran Torres in the Copa del Rey final | @FCBarcelona
This is where Fermín López comes into play, one of the great revelations of the season. The young midfielder has attracted the interest of several clubs thanks to his progression and competitive character. His profile is appealing both inside and outside Spain, making him a key piece.
Saudi Arabia has already formally expressed interest in him, offering to double his current salary. However, that would not be the only possible way for his departure from the club this summer. In Camp Nou offices, a much more ambitious scenario is being considered.
Fermín López in a training session | @FCBarcelona
Deco's target
Deco has set his sights on Alexander Isak, the talented Newcastle forward. The Swede has excelled in the Premier League and has become one of the great sensations of the English championship.
His technical, physical, and goal-scoring profile fits what Flick is looking for to renew the forward line. Isak can play as a lone striker or accompanied, and offers valuable tactical alternatives for a versatile Barça.
Moreover, at just 25 years old, his future projection is ideal for a squad in the process of renewal. But his signing won't be cheap.
Alexander Isak in a meeting with Newcastle | @NUFC
Newcastle has valued Isak at about 120 million euros, a figure completely unaffordable for the current Barça. Unless significant departures occur, the operation is beyond the club's financial reach.
Therefore, including Fermín in the deal could be the master key. Besides reducing the economic cost, the sale of the midfielder would free up salary and create room to register the Swede.
It would be a complex but strategic move, with immediate impact on the squad and medium-term projection.
Fermín and Gavi celebrating a goal | @FCBarcelona
Lewandowski's natural heir
Isak's arrival would mean a change of cycle in FC Barcelona's forward line. It would no longer be just about giving Lewandowski a rest, but about building a duo or even preparing his succession.
Flick could alternate schemes without losing offensive presence or quality in finishing. The Swede stands out for his mobility, running power, and associative capacity. He is not just a finisher, but a playmaker who could combine perfectly with Barça's wingers.
Alexander Isak celebrating a goal | @alex_isak
Although Fermín López has shown personality and commitment, his role in the squad is not yet consolidated. His sale would allow progress in a key operation without directly affecting the team's backbone.
Atlético de Madrid has also inquired about him, although the options in the Premier seem more economically attractive. In any case, Barça reserves the final decision to close the most significant move of its summer market.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
Deco doesn't improvise. His vision for the future involves bold decisions and bets with immediate sporting return. Isak's signing would not only strengthen the forward line but also send a clear message: Barça remains an ambitious destination.
With Flick in charge and the Swede as a reference, Camp Nou could once again enjoy a forward
