At Barça, the center forward position is one of the main priorities for the next summer market and Deco has made it one of his major objectives. In this regard, Lewandowski is already in the final stretch of his career, and the club considers it the right time to start planning his replacement at the club.
Deco is clear that the renewal of this position will be one of his most important tasks in the coming months and, together with Laporta, he is determined to carry it out.
Lewandowski's Situation at Barça
The Portuguese believes that, although Lewandowski is still an elite player, his age is starting to hinder his continuity. Therefore, Deco understands that the Pole's age is a factor that limits his ability to continue being the main reference in attack.
For this reason, the club wants to make a significant investment in a forward who can be an immediate replacement and has the potential to be a key player in the future. Barça needs a player capable of making a difference and ensuring success in such a crucial position as center forward.
The Favorites to Replace Him
In this regard, as has been said for weeks, Barça's favorites are Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres. Isak, for his physical strength, play outside the area, and great finishing ability, and Gyökeres for his speed and goal-scoring prowess.
However, both players won't be cheap; the cost of their signings would exceed 100 million euros, making these two names expensive options. But despite the high prices, Deco and Barça have them as the priority options to renew the forward line.
Juventus's Option Comes Into Play
Despite Isak and Gyökeres being the favorites, Barça also has other options on the table. One of them is Dusan Vlahovic, who has lost prominence in the Turin team. In this regard, according to El Nacional.cat, Juventus would have put the Serbian forward on the market for about 70 million, which could represent an interesting opportunity for Barcelona.
Vlahovic has seen his place in Juventus's starting eleven taken by Kolo Muani, which has diminished his impact on the team. This has led to speculation about his future, and although his performance has been inconsistent in Italy, his quality remains indisputable.
Therefore, Barça could see Vlahovic as an opportunity to sign a quality forward at a relatively lower price than the other two favorites. His finishing ability, power, and experience in European competitions could be a good reinforcement for Flick's team.