Barça already has its first target clear for the upcoming transfer market. In this regard, the club's sports management is focused on strengthening the left wing, with the intention of incorporating players of the level of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. In this context, two names are strongly considered to give that quality boost to the team: Rafael Leão and Nico Williams.
Both players have a profile highly valued by Laporta and Deco, who are looking for more quality options to enhance the team. For now, both options are on the radar of the Catalan club, and everything seems to indicate that one of the two will end up arriving.
In the long term, the center forward is a priority
In the long term, Barça is also preparing the strategy to find a reliable replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is already 36 years old. Although this summer it doesn't seem that the club will jump into the transfer market in search of an immediate replacement, everything points to the next transfer market being key.
This long-term move is shaping up for the next summer of 2026, after a possible departure of Robert Lewandowski, who could conclude his cycle at the club. Barcelona is already conducting a thorough follow-up of several names that could be the next offensive reference at Camp Nou.
Lewandowski will renew for one year
Despite rumors about his possible departure, it seems very unlikely that Robert Lewandowski will leave Barça this summer. The Polish forward intends to stay until 2026, as his current contract includes a clause that allows him to automatically renew if he reaches a certain number of matches. This agreement would give him the possibility to continue at the club for one more season, which would keep him in the squad at least until the end of the 2025-2026 season.
Lewandowski, who joined Barça in 2022, has been one of the most important pieces of the team since then, standing out as the top scorer and leader in the forward line. Although the years don't pass in vain, the player continues to demonstrate a remarkable physical and mental capacity to remain decisive. For this reason, Barça sees his renewal as an understandable decision, but that doesn't prevent thinking about the future.
Another option appears on Deco's list
Barça is looking for viable options to strengthen the forward line. Despite the likely renewal of Lewandowski, the club remains alert to market movements to find alternatives. In this regard, the favorites that are most liked are Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres.
However, more affordable options are also being considered, such as Jean-Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace's forward, whose contract ends in 2026. According to "Fichajes.net," Barça sees Mateta as a very interesting option due to his great ability to play with his back to the goal and his finishing ability.