FC Barcelona is increasingly clear that it must strengthen a key position for the upcoming season. With the season entering its decisive phase, Deco has begun planning strategic moves for the summer market. One of the club's priorities is to strengthen the left wing with a player capable of providing dribbling and depth in attack.
Additionally, the defensive area will also be reinforced. Barça is seeking solutions for both right and left backs due to the lack of natural replacements for Balde and Koundé. Furthermore, the board considers the incorporation of a center-back with leadership and experience essential, with Jonathan Tah being the main candidate.
Questions in the Forward Line: Lewandowski's Future
Despite these priorities, the center forward position remains a topic of debate within the club. The uncertainty about Lewandowski's performance, who at 36 years old is still an offensive reference, has raised concerns. Although the Polish player maintains his goal-scoring instinct, his mobility has decreased, and the demands of the schedule cast doubt on his ability to sustain the competitive level.
Barça is at a crossroads: trust the veteran goal scorer's experience or seek an alternative that injects freshness and dynamism into the attack. The search for a suitable replacement won't be easy or cheap, but the board considers it essential to start planning an orderly transition. Lewandowski's future is shaping up to be one of the major discussion topics in the blaugrana offices in the coming months.
Barça Performs Better with Ferran Torres Up Front
One of the aspects that have fueled the debate is the team's performance when Ferran Torres takes on the role of center forward. With the Valencian in that position, Barça has shown a more agile and fluid game.
His mobility facilitates the creation of spaces and enhances the performance of wingers like Gavi and Raphinha, who feel more comfortable with a less rigid system.
This factor has caused divided opinions within the club. While Lewandowski remains an elite goal scorer, some believe that Barça plays better when mobility and quick association in the final third of the field are prioritized.
The Favorite, But Another Alternative Emerges
In this scenario, Barça has already begun exploring the market for options to strengthen the forward line. The name that excites both the board and the fans the most is Alexander Isak.
The Swedish forward, who shines at Newcastle, is considered one of the best '9s' at the moment. However, his signing won't be easy, as the English club values him at 150 million euros, a figure unattainable for Barça in its current economic situation.
Faced with this obstacle, another forward has gained traction in recent days: Dusan Vlahovic. According to 'El Nacional.cat,' the Serbian striker from Juventus is seen as a more accessible alternative. His profile as a powerful forward with a goal-scoring instinct and room for growth fits what the club is looking for.
Barça continues to shape its strategy, and with Gavi and Pedri driving the debate, the arrival of a new forward seems increasingly necessary.