Joan Laporta is clear that one of the priorities of his board at this point in the current season is to plan for the upcoming transfer market. While it is true that Barça is going through a remarkable sporting moment, the Barça president is determined not to celebrate until all possible titles are achieved. In fact, Laporta keeps repeating in the Barça offices that the squad, despite having many strengths, must continue to be reinforced to ensure future successes.
The president's message has resonated in the upper echelons of Barça, mainly in the sports management led by Deco. The Portuguese has rolled up his sleeves to secure the necessary replacements to strengthen Hansi Flick's squad and has a long list of alternatives. Meanwhile, on this list is Joan Laporta's dream signing, who has requested to do everything possible to sign him as soon as possible.
A Firm Alternative
There is no doubt that Barça is very pleased with Robert Lewandowski's performance throughout the current campaign. The Polish forward has established himself as the current top scorer in La Liga and is going through a good moment on the field. However, they also know that Lewandowski is not eternal, so the club wants to find him a replacement as soon as possible.
With this in mind, Laporta is clear that the signing of Viktor Gyökeres is an absolute priority for Barça in the upcoming summer market and is not for beating around the bush. The Barça president believes that the Swedish forward from Sporting Clube is the ideal replacement for the Pole and has asked Deco to do everything possible to sign him. Thus, Gyökeres is the chosen one to lead the future forward line of FC Barcelona, and Laporta is not considering any player other than him.
Efforts of the Board
Since Viktor Gyökeres's goal-scoring explosion at Sporting Clube, many teams have been interested in signing him. The Swede has shown an impressive ability to be decisive in attack, and at Barça, they believe his style fits perfectly with what Hansi Flick is looking for. However, the main problem for Laporta, Deco, and company is the player's price.
According to the latest information that has circulated, Gyökeres would have a release clause of 100 million euros, a figure that Barça can't afford. However, the plan of the Barça board is to include players like Vitor Roque in a possible operation to lower the price of Viktor Gyökeres. Thus, the Catalan club is in a race against time against the interest of other elite teams, and they are willing to make a significant effort.