Although there is still time before the transfer market opens, Barça already have it very clear that the club's first priority in the summer will be to sign a forward. The sports management considers it essential to strengthen the attack with a player who can give Robert Lewandowski a rest. Additionally, they are looking for a profile that is not limited to a pure '9' but can adapt to the wing.
Although there are still months to finalize the operations, in the Barça offices they are clear that the forward will be the first to arrive... if all goes well.
Lewandowski Has a Contract Until 2026
Robert Lewandowski has a contract with Barça until 2026 and has already confirmed that he will stay at the club next season. The Pole wants to continue and, despite his 36 years, he remains a key figure both on and off the field. His continuity guarantees experience and goals, but it also makes it essential to find him a suitable complement to better manage minutes and efforts.
Barça Seeks a Complement; Isak Is Almost Impossible
For all these reasons, the addition that Barça is considering is not that of a fully established star, but that of a young player who complements Lewandowski. In this context, names like Alexander Isak, the Swedish forward from Newcastle, are seen as unlikely options.
The player is fully established, has a high salary, and his transfer could exceed 100M euros. An operation that Barça can't currently undertake, both due to Fair Play and the sports strategy, which seeks affordable investments.
The Player Impressing in National Team Training
In this sense, one of the names that is making the most noise in Barcelona is Samu Omorodion Aghehowa. The forward is standing out both for his physical power and his scoring ability and is currently with the Spanish National Team. According to 'El Nacional', some Barça players like Lamine Yamal and Pedri are "blown away" by his level during training.
Omorodion possesses many of the characteristics that Barça is looking for: youth, room for improvement, versatility in attack, and most importantly, a transfer cost that could be reasonable. His progression is meteoric, and the club believes he could fit perfectly into the project, competing with Robert Lewandowski from day one.